Wat Thepthidaram Woravihara (Wat Thepthidaram)

Wat Thepthidaram Woravihara
(Wat Thepthidaram)

     Wat Thepthidaram Woravihara (Wat Thepthidaram) is situated on Mahachai Road near Wat Rajanadda and faces the Rop Krung Canal, where in former times stood the eastern wall of the city.

     The temple was founded by King Rama III and was built between 1836 and 1839. The name, thepthida (celestial daughter), refers to Krom Meun Apsorn Sudathep, or Princess Vilas, the eldest daughter of Rama III and a woman of great beauty, who served her father as a personal aide and was very much favored by him, and who joined with him in funding the construction of the temple.

     Wat Thepthidaram is in the Chinese architectural style. There are Chinese statues of both humans and animals in the temple. Of particular interest are those representing Thai women with babes in their arms and wearing traditional hairstyles.

     At this temple between 1839 to 1842 resided the celebrated Thai poet Sunthorn Phu, who was then a monk. During that time, he wrote a Ramphanphilarp poem in which described in detail of the temples sacred precincts and objects and its beauties. The residence in which he lived is preserved, and commemorative observances in his honor are held at the temple every year on June 26th.

Official Website: www.watthepthidaram.info/









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