[2025 Photharam Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Kongkaram (Updated Mar)

#tripแจกโรงแรมฟรี Come see the mural paintings that are over 250 years old at📌Wat Kongkaram📌 Location: Tambon Khlong Takhot, Amphoe Photharam, Ratchaburi Province Wat Kongkaram is a Mon temple, originally called Wat Klang. It is believed that it was built in the late Ayutthaya period to the Thonburi period. The temple flourished and was granted the temple name during the reign of King Rama IV. Wat Kongkaram is famous for its mural paintings inside the chapel, which are meticulously painted by high-level craftsmen. They tell the story of the life of the Buddha and the Buddha's Jataka tales, as if they were based on real-life models that are over 250 years old, which are hard to find today. Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gvUR2QbmuPG9bmCM9 #Ratchaburi #VisitRatchaburi

It is truly a blessing to visit this temple, one of the most beautiful temples in Ratchaburi province. Wat Khongkharam was originally named Wat Klang, which in Mon language is called Pheia To, meaning Wat Klang. Later, King Rama IV bestowed the new name 'Wat Khongkharam' upon it. This temple is renowned for its beautiful and ancient murals. Outside the ordination hall, there are seven Mon-style stupas, representing the seven Mon lords. The murals start from the entrance of the ordination hall, depicting a stunning image of Buddha. Inside, there are murals illustrating the Ten Jataka tales and various past Buddhas seated on thrones, all of which are incredibly beautiful. Every door of the ordination hall is intricately carved woodwork, which is rare to find.

Wat Kongkaram, Ratchaburi A beautiful temple, an ancient temple in Ratchaburi with beautiful murals that are over a hundred years old. They were built since the early Rattanakosin period by the ancestors of the Mon people, the Mon group. The Ubosot is a traditional Thai brick and mortar building in the style of royal craftsmen. The brick and mortar walls in front have two entrances. The wooden doors are carved. The upper part is a flower shape, while the lower part is a storytelling picture on both sides. The murals are paintings of past Buddhas, which show the beliefs that the Mon-Burmese people have inherited since the time of Bagan. There are 7 Mon-style pagodas surrounding the Ubosot, which represent the 7 Mon kings. 📍 Khlong Ta Khot Subdistrict, Photharam District, Ratchaburi Province #Flying to Hong Kong #Wat Kongkaram #Ratchaburi

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