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| International Letter Writing Week - Phra Chedi (1978)- Wat Yai Chai Mongkon in Ayutthaya | |
Various stupas, in Thai known as Phra Chedi, from around Thailand: Wat Yai Chai Mongkon in Ayutthaya ‘Great Temple of the Auspicious Victory’ in Ayutthaya, which was presumably built in the reign of King U-Thong. The chedi of Wat Yai Chai Mongkon is the tallest in Ayutthaya province and is enclosed within a boundary wall that on the inside has a gallery with rows of Buddha images, all seated in the bhumisparsa pose. Another attraction is the temple's ruined vihaan, which houses a 17 meter long reclining Buddha image which is positioned with the head to the South and the face to the East. The principal Buddha image of Wat Yai Chai Mongkon is made of sandstone and is seated in the bhumisparsa pose. It was discovered underneath the base of the original ubosot and lay in ruins when it was found, yet has undergone major renovations in 1987 AD when it was restored and partly covered with gold leaf, making it into the eye-catching image of today |
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 1978 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect |
| Type | Postage Stamps |