Attraction Details :
Viharn
Pra Mongkolborpit is situated on the south of Wat Prasrisanpetch and is
where the bronze Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara is
situated. This Buddha image has a lap measurement at 9.55 metres and
height at 12.45 metres. This is one of the biggest Buddha image in
Thailand. It was assumed to be built during the Ayuttaya Era of King
Srongtam. The King transferred the location from the east side to the
west side which has been the location since then. After that the King
ordered to build a dome on top.
However, in the era of King Suer, a
thunderbolt struck at the tip of the dome which causes damage to the
dome. The King ordered to restore the dome and change the roof of the
dome to a cathedral and the top of Pra Mongkolborpit was extended during
the reign of King Barommakote. During the 2nd fall of Ayuttaya, Viharn
Pra Mongkolborpit was ruined by the enemy. After that King Rama 5
ordered to restore this viharn again in the Ayuttaya architectural
style. It is a good model of the Buddha image during the end of Ayuttaya
reign.
Originally, the east side of the
viharn is Sanam Luang, which was used for the cremation ceremony of the
Kings and the royalties same as the Sanam Luang in Bangkok.
Viharn Pramongkolborpit is opened on
from 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and public
holidays. The tourists can visit Wat Prasrisanpetch or visit both
temples via riding on elephants from Wang Chang Ayuttaya.
Map
http://www.tourismthailand.org/fileadmin/upload_img/Multimedia/Ebrochure/477/วิหารพระมงคลบพิตร.pdf
