Dhamma Path Blog: Revisited BE2568 Wat Pho Thong & Seek Blessing From LP Wara - Bangkok

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Revisited BE2568 Wat Pho Thong & Seek Blessing From LP Wara - Bangkok - Thailand (Part 2/2).

Wat Pho Thong - LP Wara, one of Thailand's most revered Buddhist temples and is dedicated to the Phaya Krut Garuda, a mythical bird deity from Indian mythology. The Phaya Krut Garuda, a symbol of power and protection, has profoundly influenced Thai Buddhism for centuries, embodying both national pride and royal prestige. In here part 2/2, we sharing more photos for temple surrounding view.

The Shrine with front and back side. The front facing the main road with venerated Phra Nak Prok Muchalinda and 2 Golden Phaya Krut statues. The back side with venerated Phayanak Naga King, Phra Phrom and Brahmas statues.

The Golden Chedi Pavilion look beautifully from outer.

The main altar for Phra Pikanet and as usual, many Phaya Krut statues venerated here too. The Mural painting is spectacular beautiful.

The view for right side and left side of Mural painting and statues. Have many sculpture Phaya Krut (in wrapped bag) not yet install to this Golden Chedi Pavilion.

Variety Golden statues of Monkey King, Thousand Hands Guan Yin, Phra Sangkachai and Phra Buddha.

Phra Rahu Diagram painting on the ceiling.

More veneration of statues Phaya Krut and Deity. This Wooden ceiling Shrine located at the front side of temple Wat Pho Thong.

The shrine for Guardian Warrior in Wat Pho Thong.

The front side of the Wooden Pavilion Wat Pho Thong with Tao Wessuwan (Na Yaks & Na Thep).

The back side of Wooden Pavilion with Phra Pikanet statue and Phayanak statues.

The Golden statue of HM King Rama V.

One of the beautiful Pavilion for Gods Deity.

The new shrine (last time still on construction) with venerated Marble statues of Phra Buddha Chiang Saen, Phra Sukhothai, Phra U-Thong and Phra Marakot. By side with 2 Golden Phaya Krut Garuda statues.