Wat Bowonniwet: A Temple with Two Principal Buddha Statues

Wat Bowonniwet Vihara Rajavaravihara 📍 Wat Bowonniwet Vihara Rajavaravihara is located in the Bang Lamphu area, at the corner of Bowonniwet Road and Phra Sumen Road, Bowonniwet Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. 🗒️ Historically, locals referred to Wat Bowonniwet as "Wat Mai" (New Temple). It was established by Prince Maha Sakdipolsep, the Deputy King, during the reign of King Rama III. 📒 The temple houses two principal Buddha statues: .. Phra Buddha Chinnasri, which was brought from Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahavihara in Phitsanulok Province. .. Phra Suwan Khet, also known as Luang Pho Phet, a large Buddha statue located behind Phra Buddha Chinnasri. This statue was brought by Prince Maha Sakdipolsep from Wat Sra Tapan in Phetchaburi Province. 🗓️ Open daily for worship from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.