Showing posts with label culture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label culture. Show all posts

Friday, April 3, 2015

Wat Si Saket

Wat Si Saket is a Buddhist wat in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Lan Xang Road, on the corner with Setthathirat Road, to the northwest of Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly held the Emerald BuddhaWat Sisaket
Wat Si Saket is a Buddhist wat (temple) in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Lan Xang Road, on the corner with Setthathirat Road, to the northwest of Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly held the Emerald Buddha.

Wat Si Saket was built in 1818 on the orders of King Anouvong (Sethathirath V.)Wat Si Saket #2
Wat Si Saket was built in 1818 on the orders of King Anouvong (Sethathirath V.) Si is derived from the Sanskrit title of veneration Sri, prefixed to the name of Wat Saket in Bangkok, which was renamed by Anouvong's contemporary, King Rama I.

It may now be the oldest temple still standing in Vientiane.Wat Sisaket #3
Wat Si Saket is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, Laos. It may now be the oldest temple still standing in Vientiane.

Wat Si Saket was built in the Siamese style of Buddhist architectureWat Sisaket #4
Wat Si Saket was built in the Siamese style of Buddhist architecture, with a surrounding terrace and an ornate five-tiered roof, rather than in the Lao style.

Nice building at Wat Si Saket compoundWat Sisaket #5
Nice building at Wat Si Saket compound

One more building at Wat Si Saket compoundWat Sisaket #6
One more building at Wat Si Saket compound

At Wat Si Saket compoundWat Sisaket #7
At Wat Si Saket compound

At Wat Si Saket compoundWat Si Saket #8
At Wat Si Saket compound

At Wat Si Saket compoundWat Si Saket #9
At Wat Si Saket compound

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Phi Mai historical park #2

Phi-mai ancient temple in Nakornratchasima Province, ThailandPhi Mai historical park
Phi-mai ancient temple in Nakornratchasima Province, Thailand

Phi-mai ancient temple in Nakornratchasima Province, ThailandPhi Mai historical park #17
Phi-mai ancient temple in Nakornratchasima Province, Thailand

Phi mai Historical Park, Ancient city of ThailandPhi Mai historical park #15
Phi mai Historical Park, Ancient city of Thailand

Phi mai Historical Park, Ancient city of ThailandPhi Mai historical park #13
Phi mai Historical Park, Ancient city of Thailand

Phi mai Historical Park, Ancient city of ThailandPhi Mai historical park #8
Phi mai Historical Park, Ancient city of Thailand

The Phimai historical park protects one of the most important Khmer temples of Thailand. It is located in the town of Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima province.Phi Mai historical park #5
The Phimai historical park protects one of the most important Khmer temples of Thailand. It is located in the town of Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima province.

The Phimai historical park protects one of the most important Khmer temples of Thailand. It is located in the town of Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima province.Phi Mai historical park #6
The Phimai historical park protects one of the most important Khmer temples of Thailand. It is located in the town of Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima province.

Instauration hallPhimai National Museum #1
Instauration hall

Instauration hallPhimai National Museum #2
Instauration hall

Bangkok temples #2

Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara (Loha Prasat)Wat Ratchanatdaram
Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara (Loha Prasat)

The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.Wat Saket #5
The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.

Wat Thepthidaram Woraviharn compoundWat Suthat Thepphawararam
Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan

Plastic flowers as a decoration on the walls in Looks like real
Plastic flowers as a decoration on the walls at Wat Saket temple compound

Wat Thepthidaram WoraviharnInside a Buddhist temple
Wat Thepthidaram Woraviharn

At Wat Saket temple compound.Wat Saket #2
At Wat Saket temple compound.

Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara (Loha Prasat)Around Loha Prasat Temple
Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara (Loha Prasat)

At Wat Saket temple compound.Wat Saket #4
View from temple.

Wat Thepthidaram Woraviharn compoundThai temple facade
Wat Thepthidaram Woraviharn compound

Wat Suthat Thepphawararam compoundInside a Buddhist temple #2
Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan compound