Wat Worachettharam Explained

Wat Worachettharam
Native Name:วัดวรเชษฐาราม
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Location:Tha Wasukri subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province
Coordinates:14.3569°N 100.5536°W
Religious Affiliation:Theravāda Buddhism
Country:Thailand
Architecture Type:Thai Architecture
Founded By:King Ekathotsarot
Year Completed:1593

Wat Worachettharam (Thai: วัดวรเชษฐาราม, in Thai pronounced as /wát wɔ̄ː.rā.t͡ɕʰêːt.tʰǎː.rāːm/) is an ancient temple in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, central Thailand, located in inner city of Ayutthaya, also known as Ayutthaya Island, hence the other name Wat Worachet Nai Ko (วัดวรเชษฐ์ในเกาะ, "Worachet Temple on the island").

Originally it was named Wat Chao Chet (วัดเจ้าเชษฐ์, "temple of the royal elder brother") later it was renamed by King Ekathotsarot to Wat Worachettharam, which means "temple of sublime elder brother".[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: ที่ปลงพระศพพระนเรศกับวัดวรเชษฐ์ที่ถูกลืม!!. ASTV Manager. King Naret cremation place and forgotten Wat Worachettharam. thai. 2007-02-16. 2019-11-13.