Description of the attraction
The visiting card of the capital of Thailand is the Buddhist temple Wat Arun. It is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Another name of Vata Arun is the Temple of the Morning Dawn, it is at this time that it looks most impressive.
Wat Arun is not just a cultural heritage of Thailand, it is a functioning temple. Since its construction at the end of the 19th century to this day, monastic services and various ceremonies have been held inside it.
Of greatest importance in the entire temple complex is the 79-meter chedi (otherwise - stupa) "Phra Bang", inside which valuable relics of Buddhism are kept. All surfaces of the temple and stupa are decorated with amazingly beautiful porcelain, which, according to legend, was raised from the bottom of the Chao Phraya River. He ended up there after the sinking of a barge from China with expensive dishes on board.
In the evenings, small light performances are held on the territory of the temple, where you can get acquainted with the history of Vata Arun. The narration is in English and Thai with traditional music.
Wat Arun is also known for the Kathin ceremony, which is very important for all Buddhists, which takes place there annually in November. As part of this event, the country's most honorable monks are rewarded with special traditional “kathin” robes, which they receive at the Arun temple from the hands of the King himself or another member of the Royal Family.
