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  The Uposatha Hall or "Bot"    built during the
  reign of King Rama III around 1834 - 1843.
  It is here that the rite of a monk's ordination
  takes place. 
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  The presiding Buddha image in the bot    was cast
  during the Third Reign within the precincts of the
  Royal Palace. It was entitled "Phra Buddha Tri
  Lokachet" by King Rama IV.

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  The murals in the bot   are examples of early
  Rattanakosin art, painted during the Third Reign.
  It depicts the life of the Buddha.