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Temples - 2nd Series (2007)- Wat Ratcha Orasaraam | |
Thai temples located in the Bangkok area, namely: Wat Ratcha Orasaraam in Thonburi
The temple erected in the Ayutthaya Period and located on the western bank of Khlong Sanam Chai in Thonburi. It was formerly known as Wat Chom Thong and its current full name is Wat Ratcha Orasaraam Ratcha Worawihaan . When in 1819, King Bagyidaw ascended the throne in Burma, it fueled rumours that the Burmese planned a new attack on Siam. To be prepared for all eventualities, the son of King Rama II, i.e. Prince Chetsadabodin (the later King Rama III), was sent with a well-equipped army via Ratchaburi to the border at the Three Pagoda Pass in Kanchanaburi, in order to counter a possible invasion early on. The army was transported by boat via canals into the target area and according to legend, the prince reached the temple by the first night, where he stayed to rest, instructed his troops, and officiated a religious ceremony in accordance with the old treatise on war strategy. The abbot of the temple also performed a ceremony to bless the troops, and the Prince vowed that if he would return victorious from the war, he would renovate the temple. However, the Burmese never appeared and no battle was fought. Nevertheless, the prince felt bound to live up to his vow and began the renovations, after which the temple was renamed Wat Raja Ohrot Araam i.e. ‘Temple of the King's Son’, which over time became fused to be the compound name Wat Ratcha Ohrotsaraam , which is usually transcribed as Wat Ratcha Orasaraam, Wat Raja Orasaraam, Wat Racha Orasaram, or similar. The temple's style is a combination of Chinese and Thai architectural features. |
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Issued Country | Thailand |
Issued Year | 2007 |
Category | Buddhist Architect |
Type | Postage Stamps |