Attraction Details :
PhraSiRattanaMathatTempleor
locally known as Wat Yai is considered to be the most important temple
in Phitsanulok. It was built in 1357 during the reign of Phra Maha
Thamma Racha I ofSukhothaiKingdomto enshrine the famous Phra Buddha
Chinnarat statue. Phra Buddha Chinnarat is a bronze-casted statue widely
considered the most beautiful image of the Buddha inThailand. The
statue’s unique feature is the halo that signifies the spiritual
radiance of the Lord Buddha; it then becomes an influence to Buddha
images in later years. The statue was coated in gold by King Ekatotsarot
in 1931. Every year in January, there is a festival to celebrate Phra
Buddha Chinnarat. Other interesting architecture details include the
ordination hall's doors, which were made in 1756 using wood and pearl
inlaid crafted byAyutthaya’s royal craftsmen, and wall paintings
depicting the life of the lord Buddha. There are three more attractions
to admire: Phra Attharot standing Buddha statue, enshrined in front of
the main pagoda, was casted in the same period as Phra Buddha Chinnarat;
the 36-meter-high Phra Prang (pagoda) constructed using the early
Ayutthaya style to enshrine the relic of the Lord Buddha; and a small
museum exhibiting Buddha images of the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya era and
other religious artifacts can be found within the vicinity.Opening hours: The temple is open from 06.30-18.30 hrs and thePhraPhutthaChinnaratNationalMuseumis open from Wednesday to Sunday between 09.00-16.00 hrs. The museum is closed on public holidays.
