Pay respect to the Emerald Buddha and admire the beauty of Wat Phra Kaew Priceless temple of Thailand
Wat Phra Kaew is the place where the Buddha Maha Manee Rattana statue is enshrined. Or the Emerald Buddha Meditation Buddha image, which is revered by Thai Buddhists.
Wat Phra Kaew is located in the Grand Palace area. The official name is Wat Phra Si Ratnasadaram, King Rama I graciously ordered to build Wat Phra Kaew in 1782 and has invited the Emerald Buddha that was originally at Wat Arun. To enshrine this temple instead
The Ubosot, which houses the Emerald Buddha, has been elegantly decorated. The Emerald Buddha is not made of emeralds. But carved out of soft emerald green jade Evidence indicates that the emerald Buddha was first found in 1977 in a temple in Chiang Rai. By being covered with cement until it becomes dense like a general Buddha When the cement was cracked out, it was found that it was the entire jade Buddha.
There are many legends about the history of the Emerald Buddha. Until unable to determine which matter is correct and true But that does not diminish the faith in the Emerald Buddha.
Thai Buddhists still travel to Wat Phra Kaew to worship the Emerald Buddha. Which has complete 3 seasons: summer, rainy season and winter, and has a ceremony to change the clothes every year until now Besides the Emerald Buddha and the beautiful temple Wat Phra Kaew also has many interesting things such as Prasat Phra Thep Bidon. And Angkor Wat model built in the reign of King Rama IV, if you walk through the giant guardian to the balcony You will find a mural that is composed of stories from the literature on the Ramayana.
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew are open daily. Which Thai people can visit for free But make sure to dress appropriately
Map of Wat Phra Kaew :https://goo.gl/maps/cYji6r4yF1yuwVkd8
