Wat Kalayanamit Varamahavihara
Wat Kalayanamit Varamahavihara
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ontheroadmaryg
London, Canada173 contributions
Jan 2020
Visited here with our private guide during our tour of the Kudee Jeen area. I think we were the only tourists here. It was peaceful and clearly an important temple to the locals. This provided a genuine experience of a buddhist temple. Beautiful large Buddha . Stunning
Written 6 April 2020
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Brad
Hong Kong, China1,75,970 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
We recently visited and much enjoyed Wat Kalayanamitr, a second class Royal temple, on the west side of the Chao Phraya River. This Buddhist temple was built in 1825 during the reign of King Rama III and is situated not far from the very popular Wat Arun, a 15 minute walk from Wat Kalayanamitr
This is a traditional Thai style temple with Chinese architectural influences. In this regard it is quite similar to other temple visits in Bangkok. However, what makes Wat Kalayanamitr a unique place to visit was the giant, seated Buddha statue found inside the wihan (main hall).
This is one impressive figure of Buddha. In addition to its scale, we particularly enjoyed seeing the size of the right hand resting on his leg and the facial details of this gold-leafed statue of Buddha. Outside the main hall, there is also an important bell that is worth seeing.
Overall, a rather simple temple visit but worth making the extra time for to see the large and unique statue of the seated Buddha. You can conveniently visit before or after seeing the famous Wat Arun, which is a 15 minute walk from Wat Kalayanamitr.
This is a traditional Thai style temple with Chinese architectural influences. In this regard it is quite similar to other temple visits in Bangkok. However, what makes Wat Kalayanamitr a unique place to visit was the giant, seated Buddha statue found inside the wihan (main hall).
This is one impressive figure of Buddha. In addition to its scale, we particularly enjoyed seeing the size of the right hand resting on his leg and the facial details of this gold-leafed statue of Buddha. Outside the main hall, there is also an important bell that is worth seeing.
Overall, a rather simple temple visit but worth making the extra time for to see the large and unique statue of the seated Buddha. You can conveniently visit before or after seeing the famous Wat Arun, which is a 15 minute walk from Wat Kalayanamitr.
Written 9 May 2014
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tamjan
Port Elizabeth, South Africa3,374 contributions
Aug 2018
Bangkok was also a feast for the eyes. Did you know it has over 9 million inhabitants? An extremely religious city, we travelled around visiting ancient temples and palaces, and made sure we went to Wat Kalayanamit (Thailand’s largest indoor sitting Buddha at 15 metres/49 feet high). I really enjoyed learning about their culture. Buddhism is the main religion in Thailand and you’ll see plenty of colourful, ornately-designed temples. Even if you aren’t Buddhist, you’re free to enter and receive blessings from the monks. Definitely a must!
Written 19 August 2018
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Niranarm
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand95 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Situated next to GudeeJeen (an old Chinese town) area. The land was donated to King Rama 3rd around 1825 (about 200 years ago) by a wealthy Chinese merchant whom later became a good friend to the king, thus, Kalayanamit (the true friend). In the front (between Chaopraya river and the temple) is under landscaping and major renovation. A lot of Chinese style animal, soldier, stone statues and small stupas. The trip to the Viharn (the Prayer Hall) will have to go thru Chinese style gate with large censer (reminded me of the visit to Chinese temples). The Viharn is very big with high ceiling. The principal Buddha image is very big (probably one of the biggest in Thailand). The Bell Tower is on the north side (of the Viharn), housing a large bronze bell and said to be the largest or second largest in Thailand.
Written 7 November 2018
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Guru Chillaxi
Bangkok, Thailand387 contributions
Dec 2019
I took a circle line boat ride ( 3 temples stop at Wat Arun, Wat Kalaya and Wat Rakang at 30 Baht ) from Wat Arun pier. In Thailand, we have 2 famous big Buddha image , aka, Sam Por Kong which are revered and worshiped by Chinese immigrants, the older one is located at Wat Panancherng , Ayuthaya and this one at Wat Kalaya.
After completing renovation and improve landscape 3 years ago, I found that the temple was so clean and well ordered. Not so crowded and doesn't have that much incense stick smoke. The main sanctuary contains big buddha image , quite impressive while the side Ubosot ( chapel) and small sanctuary were also well maintained , the painting inside both building are great .
Last but not the least, you should ring the Thailand largest bell ( 193 cm diameter, weight 13 tons) at the bell tower for good luck.
Parking space is great, only 20 Baht fee.
After completing renovation and improve landscape 3 years ago, I found that the temple was so clean and well ordered. Not so crowded and doesn't have that much incense stick smoke. The main sanctuary contains big buddha image , quite impressive while the side Ubosot ( chapel) and small sanctuary were also well maintained , the painting inside both building are great .
Last but not the least, you should ring the Thailand largest bell ( 193 cm diameter, weight 13 tons) at the bell tower for good luck.
Parking space is great, only 20 Baht fee.
Written 23 December 2019
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joel d
Bangkok, Thailand54 contributions
Oct 2019
This temple is the one you will reach after crossing the Chao Phraya from Yodpiman shopping center close to the MRT Sanam Chai station. Is one of the temples, shrines and the Santa Cruz church you can visit in the Kudee Jeen Sino-Portuguese Heritage area. Wat Kalayanamit is where is located the statue of Buddha, Luangpho To later renamed Trai Rattanayok by King Rama 4, measures 16 m high by 12 m wide and is entirely covered with gold leaf in position Marn Vichai. Called Sam Po Kong by the Chinese who respect this image very much, the belief says that by worshiping it, you can attract success in business, good friends and security. In the temple enclosure is the largest bronze bell you will see in Thailand, ring three times for luck. Peaceful temple in an attractive quarter of Thonburi.
Written 18 October 2019
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Michael Duve
Berlin, Germany224 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Lovely place with nearly no tourists! Good alternative to Grand Palace and Wat Pho. Big sitting Bhudda is there.
Written 27 March 2019
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Higuma 2017
Australia1,155 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Perhaps my favourite temple in all of Bangkok. Very inconspicuous, but by all means worthwhile to take the boat just a bit further than Wat Arun. The place is a bit desolate, castigated by the sun, but as you enter the main building, it all changes. Especially because you lose your breath. My children visited a couple of decades ago and they still find it to the day the most amazing Bangkok experience.
Written 3 November 2017
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Jolana H
Prague, Hlavni Mesto Praha, Czech Republic216 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
I found this temple, when I was searching for Wat Arun and I am glad I have found it. It looks kind of messy from the outside, because there is probably some reconstruction and a lot of trash, but when I stepped inside... I was really stunned. There is "just" giant gold young Buddha sitting in his usual position. The decoration is calming, but nicely painted. And there were zero tourists.
Written 5 May 2017
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pinkmaro
Singapore, Singapore29 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
Was brought there by CVK Bike tour. Quiet place to visit.
Sound the big bell 3 times for good luck all year round, or ring the set of 12 bells at the side, once each, for good luck in every month~
Sound the big bell 3 times for good luck all year round, or ring the set of 12 bells at the side, once each, for good luck in every month~
Written 25 May 2015
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