Wat Arun - Temple of the Dawn

Wat Arun
Temple of Dawn

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(Bangkoksite Digital Photos taken lately on
   September 29, 2001 and Nov.24, 2001)

Wat Arun is mostly known as a landmark of Bangkok.
It consists of a tall Phra Prang (Khmer-style tower)
and surrounded by four smaller Prangs.

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The most attractive structure of
Wat Arun is the center 79-meter
high pagoda or Phra Prang
decorated with mosaic of multi-
colors Chinese porcelain. The
outer four corners are Prangs
which hold statues of Phra Phai
(god of the wind).

The most beautiful view of Wat
Arun is at sunset if viewed from
the Bangkok side of the river.

Wat Arun or the Temple of
Dawn is located on the west bank
of the Chao Phraya River. It can
be reached by Arun Amarin road
on Thonburi side or by taking a
ferry from the Tha Tien pier, just
behind the Grand Palace. The fare
for ferry crossing is 2 baht.
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Principle Prang
Satellite Prangs
Porches (Mondop)
The Chapel (Phra Viharn)
The Buddha's Footprint niche
The 4 Satellite Chedi (Pagodas)
The Peripheral Balcony
(Phra Viharn Kot)
Ordination Hall
Entrance Way With Spire Roof
Demons (Sahasdeja, Tasakantha)
Riverside Pavillions (Sala)
Borse Noi and Viharn Noi

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