Wat Rakhang - Royal Temple Known As “Temple of the Bell” วัดระฆัง Thailand 2022

Wat Rakhangkhositaram Woramahaviharn วัดระฆังโฆสิตาราม วรมหาวิหาร or usually shortened to Wat Rakhangkhositaram วัดระฆังโฆสิตาราม commonly known as Wat Rakhang (วัดระฆัง) is a second-class royal monastery in Bangkok, Thailand.

The temple, formerly named "Wat Bangwayai" วัดบางหว้าใหญ่ big black plum temple), was built in the Ayutthaya period. It was restored and appointed a royal temple by King Taksin of the Thonburi Kingdom, who sponsored the revision of the tripitaka scriptures at the temple.

During the reign of King Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I), a melodious rakhang or bell was found in the temple compound. The king order it to be moved to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), and had five new bells sent back in exchange. The king then changed the temple's name to Wat Rakhangkositaram.

In the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV) the name was to be changed again to "Wat Rajkanthiyaram" วัดราชคัณฑิยาราม, "kanthi" meaning bell. The local people don't accept this name and it is still called Wat Rakhang today.

The temple is very well maintained and an interesting place to spend an hour or two along the river.

Enjoy the video!

You can also see my videos on the following video hosting platforms Rumble, Bitchute, Odysee and Subscribe Star. If you have any questions of comments and wish to contact me directly I can be reached by email at [email protected]

Follow me on Twitter @AEndlessJourney

#endlessjourney
#thailand
#travel