Revisited Again (BE2567) The Tallest Standing Buddha Luang Pho Toh Of Wat Intharawihan - Bangkok - Thailand (Part 2/2).

The magnificent tall Golden Standing Phra Buddha Luang Pho Toh, it can be seen from main road and close to Rama VIII Bridge of Chao Phraya river. The temple is very peaceful, cool, with a beautiful area and full of art.

Wat Intharawihan (local known as Wat BangKhunPhrom) in a historic temple in Bangkok famous for the 32 meter tall standing Buddha image and its meditation center. In BE2410, Somdet Phra Phutthacharn Toh, a revered monk, initiated the construction of the giant Golden Standing Buddha image Luang Pho Toh to serve as the Buddhist landmark, which was completed in BE2470, 60++ more years after the death of Somdet Phra Phutthacharn Toh. The Golden Standing Buddha Luang Pho Toh is now the sacred Buddhist statue for both locals and international visitors.

The miniature statue of Standing Luang Pho Toh enshrined at front. Photo taken at front of the Big Golden Standing Buddha Luang Pho Toh. The topknot of Golden Standing Buddha Luang Pho Toh image contains relics of the Buddha found in Sri Lanka, which were a gift from the government of Sri Lanka and installed by Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn in BE2521. In year BE2525, when the city of Bangkok celebrated its founding 200 years earlier, restoration works were carried out and the image was decorated with Italian golden mosaics.

Everyday devotees visit the temple Wat Intharawihan to worship and pray with offerings to Golden Standing Buddha Luang Pho Toh statue. We could touch the feet of the Buddha here and apply the gold leaf to the feet and bring flowers and other items and burning incense sticks.

Somdet Phra Phutthacharn Toh (Somdet Toh) passed away at the foot of a Golden Standing Luang Pho Toh, incomplete Golden Standing Buddha statue at Wat Intharawihan in June 1871. While inspecting the construction of the figure, he slept in a tent at the worksite where he was found deceased. 

Pray to statue Phra Phutthacharn Toh with Chinabunchorn katha.

The Buddha statue is 32 meters high and you can climb up, around 70++ steps to the top.

Enshrined with Phra Buddha statues and Relic.

Here the point of worship for the 'Heart' of Standing Buddha Luang Pho Toh (Phra Sri Ariya Maitreya).

The sacred Holy Relic enshirned here of the top Golden Phra Buddha Luang Pho Toh.

The narrow stairway to the top.

On the way climb down.

The small shrine at the back side of Golden Standing Buddha Luang Pho Toh statue.

Enshrined with many famous monk statues and also the wooden pavilion enshrined Somdet Phra Phutthacharn Toh statues.

The wax statue of Somdet Phra Phutthacharn Toh enshrined inside the wooden pavilion.

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Revisited Again To Wat Intharawihan (BE2567) One Of The Tallest Standing Buddha Luang Pho Toh - Bangkok - Thailand (Part 1/2).

Wat Intharawihan is famous for Legendary monk Somdet Phra Phutthacharn Toh (สมเด็จพุทธาจารย์โต). Especially the towering 32-meter-tall standing Golden Buddha, known as Luang Pho Toh Buddha. Clad in Golden and rising high above the temple grounds, the statue is both humbling and awe-inspiring. It’s one of the tallest standing Buddha images in Thailand and seeing it up close, you can’t help but feel a deep sense of peace and respect. The temple is well decorated, nice and peaceful.

The office reception of Wat Intharawihan. This is a Royal Temple located in Bang Khun Phrom subdistrict, Phra Nakorn district, Bangkok. Wat Intharawihan or called "Wat Luang Pho Toh Bang Khun Phrom", is a Third-class Royal Temple in Phra Nakorn District, Bangkok. Historically, the temple was presumed to be built prior Rattanakosin Kingdom, then called Wat Rai Prik. The great renovation of the temple happened after the residency of Choa Indrawong from Laos who was the uncle of Her Excellency Noi Keiw Kom (King Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke the Great or King Rama I's concubine). Since then, the temple was renamed Wat Indraram in his honor. Later, the temple was promoted to a royal temple by King Vajiravudh or King Rama VI, and royally renamed Wat Intharawihan until present. Wat Intharawiahn is also well known as Wat Luang Pho Toh. Since Toh means big and tall in Thai, the name represents a big 32-meter tall statue of a standing Golden Buddha holding an alms bowl. It is a location of a renowned holy well, built by Somdet Phra Phutthacharn (Toh Brahma Rangsi) - a notably reverend and sacred high-rank Thai Buddhist monk in Rattanakosin era.

The outlook Shrine for 'The Holy Water Well of Somdet Phra Phutthacharn Toh' and entrance for Shrine.

The wax statue of Somdet Phra Phutthacharn Toh and the scripture Chinabunchorn Fountain Holy Water.

Here used to have a fountain to collect water from the inner well, there is the Holy Water with Somdet Phra Phutthacharn Toh chanted his prayers. Many devotees from all walks of life arrived here to pray and quietly reflect.

The Chinese Shrine inside area of Wat Intharawihan.

Hall Shrine with Phra Buddha and another Shrine venerated with Phra Phutthacharn Toh statue.

The Garden Landscape With Water Fountain.

The Shrine next to the Golden Buddha Luang Pho Toh (see more photos in part 2).

Surrounding area with prayer shrine and amulet counter in the temple Wat Intharawihan.

The prayer shrine, where people come to pray, light incense and quietly reflect. The surrounding grounds include smaller shrines, statues, and murals that add layers of detail to the experience—each corner holding a piece of Thailand’s spiritual and artistic heritage.

The Phra Cinnaraj Buddha venerated inside the hall building.

The Ubosot (Ordination Hall) of Wat Intharawihan with enshrined Phra Leela statue in front.

The main principal Phra Buddha statues and murals in the Ordination Hall.

Hall building and enshrined statue of Jatukham RamaThep.

The statue of Tao Wessuwan, Pillar Asoka and the banner celebration since 1867 commencement of the temple's famous standing Golden Buddha, Luang Pho Toh by hold an annual festival every year. 

MahaThep Thao MahaPhrom statue in Wat Intharawihan with Earth below the statue.

Bell Tower and statue of 'Baby Buddha' standing in front of a Dhamma Wheel (DharmaCakra). This posture where he took seven steps and with one hand to the sky and the other to the earth, declared himself the sole honored one in the world, symbolizing his supreme spiritual wisdom and the triumph of his path over suffering.

The Pavilion building of Wat Intharawihan.

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Visiting 'The Big Buddha' ~ Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkol Ekanakkiri - Phuket - Thailand.

After a long hike by car ride, which takes you along a windy uphill road, bringing you along cafes with incredible views, you arrive at the Big Buddha Phuket. The statue Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkol Ekanakkiri is much bigger than expected and is fascinating to look at. Views are incredible on a sunny and clear day.

The signboard of Big Buddha Phuket Thailand.

The magnificent view of Big Buddha Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkol Ekanakkiri. The stunning white jade marble Naga carving on the stairs leading up to the Big Buddha.

Besides the impressive The Big Buddha statue overlooking Chalong Bay from the front face of the image and of Kata & Karon and other smaller bays to the rear, the 360º view is just gorgeous.

Simply stunning. The view from this place is awesome . The big Buddha is nicely built with nice craftsmanship.

It is a Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya posture, contemporary art, with a lap width of 25.45 meters and a height of 45 meters. The structure is reinforced concrete and decorated with white jade marble "Suriyakantha" from Burma. The weight of the marble and white jade alone is approximately 135 tons or approximately 2,500 square meters. It is enshrined at Buddha Park on the top of Nakkerd Hill, Karon Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket Province. Later, the image was bestowed the name "Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkol Ekanakkiri" by Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara (Yannasangwon), the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand.

Phra Sothorn and Phra Buddha Trairattanalokanath.

Phra Buddha, Lersi Chiwok and Phayanak Naga.

Foreign visitors take part in praying and paying respect to Buddha statues.

Another panoramic view of Chalong Bay.

The Brass Metal of Golden Buddha (Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol Ekanakkiri) with 2 Naga at side. This first gold pouring ceremony, presiding by Luang Pu Supa Kantasilo, abbot of Wat Si Supharam (Wat Siri Srila Supharam). This Brass Metal Golden Buddha venerated behind the Big Buddha statue.

Shrine of Mother Earth Phra Mae Thorani.

Walking in the sounds chanting prayer in this hall. You can also take blessings of a monk inside & get a sacred thread if you wish to.

The miniature model of The Big Buddha - Phuket.

The Gong at The Big Buddha - Phuket. Devotees rub the gong to "awaken" it and show respect to the Buddha. Instead of striking the gong, a rubber mallet or a padded stick is rubbed in a circular motion along the rim or surface of the gong. This rubbing creates friction, which causes the metal to vibrate. These vibrations slowly build up and produce a resonant, deep, and rising tone.

Sala of Faith enshrined with Bodhisattva Guan Yin, JiGong, Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha, Nawakot 9 Faced Buddha, Lord Tihu Nguan Soei and Phra Pikanet.

There are several interesting signs that explain the history of Buddhism. The history board outline about the spread and development of Buddhism, starting from Prince Siddhatta (Siddhartha Gautama) and Buddhism entered to South East Asia and establisment Buddhism in Thailand and development Buddhism in Phuket.

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