Wat Mahathat Worawihan

Notable attractions within the temple include:

• Viharn Luang, which houses Phra Mongkhon Buri, a stucco Buddha image in the Maravichai posture, with a lap width of 8 sok 1 khuep, in the early Ayutthaya style. The Buddha has a Sukhothai-like face, with a long body and short knees, facing east. Behind it, another Buddha image is placed facing the opposite direction (west), signifying a plea for protection from front and back dangers. This is known as Phra Raksa Mueang, according to the beliefs of the Ayutthaya people.
• The Prang, which stands 24 meters tall. The main prang and its satellite prangs to the south, west, and north are situated on the same base. The eastern prang has a protruding hall with stairs leading to the base of the relic chamber. The top is decorated with stucco patterns. Inside the main prang, there are interconnected chambers. The upper walls are painted with images of past Buddhas in rows within monastic niches. A gallery walk surrounds the base of the terrace.
• Viharn Khot, located around the prang courtyard, housing Dvaravati, Lopburi, and Ayutthaya period stone Buddha images displayed around it. In front of the prang, there is a building housing a reclining Buddha image, a stucco Buddha created during the Ayutthaya period, measuring 127 khuep and 9 niw in length.

For inquiries, contact Wat Mahathat Worawihan Office at Tel. 08 3134 4140, 09 1814 5283