Wat Yai Suwannaram

This temple was renovated and cloisters surrounding the main shrine hall added during the reign of King Rama V. Many outstanding examples of Ayutthayan craftsmanship can be seen in the temple.

The main shrine hall or 'ubosot' has no windows at all. The walls are covered by very unusual mural paintings of gathering angels that are over 300 years old. The stucco gables were built in the late Ayutthaya period. The temple's principal Buddha image and a bronze statue of a former Supreme Patriarch (Tang Mo) are also situated here.

The multipurpose hall or 'sala karnparian' is built entirely of teak wood. The long temple hall has octagonal pillars and beautifully carved and gilded wooden gates. It used to be a hall in the Ayutthaya Grand Palace. Inside the hall is a preaching throne with magnificent woodcarvings and gold gilt work from the Rattanakosin era. One of the doors bears a gash from the sword of a Burmese soldier.

The wood-built library of Buddhist scripture or 'hor tri, stands at the middle of a pond. Renovated in 1975, the library is currently undergoing its second renovation.

Wat Yai Suwannaram Temple is located in Naphralan sub-district on Pongsuriya Road, near Phrajomklao Bridge. It is about 1 km from the provincial office.

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