"Wat Saketo" is built on a small hill of 78m that overlooks the city of Bangkok,Second-class royal family temple famous for the golden pagoda.
Because the pagoda of 58m shining gold is built on the top, among Thai people,"Golden hill (mountain)" in Thai "Pucao Tone"It is called, it is popular.
In this temple the remains of the Buddha were braided,Guardian Buddha (statue of Buddha) for each day of the weekIt is also enshrined.
This time,Good access from Bangkok city, a harsh atmosphereI would like to introduce you to this temple.
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What is "Wat Saketo"?
"Wat Saketo" began in the era of Rama 3, imitating "Wat Pucao Tone" in the old city Ayutaya.
Building a pagoda in the era of Rama 4, it was completed in the Roman 5 era during the dedication of a stupa (remains of Buddha) inside the pagoda.
The hill of 78m is made artificially over a long period of time.
How is the temple inside?
I purchase admission ticket (fee 50B) at the ticket office and climb the stairs where plants grow up one step at a time.
The care of the plant is careful, from the overhead mist shower is poured, it becomes a feeling of exploration.
The statues of Buddha and the goddess "Pla Mae Tranny" of the Earth were also enshrined.
"Pra Mae Tranny" is a goddess who is supposed to squeeze his hair and cause floods, and to protect the Buddha from demons.
There were also benches, bells, and dora that can take a break on the way, everyone was ringing the bell one after another, taking a commemorative photo.
When you step up the spiral staircase with 344 steps you will reach the golden hill.
Because the steps are small, the stairs are easy to climb and it will climb easily easily while you are looking around.
There is a corridor of a shape that surrounds the pagoda at the summit, from there you can see the city and it is a very nice view.
How is inside the corridor?
A number of Buddha statues are enshrined in the corridor.
There was a figure of a person who puts a gold leaf on the statue of Buddha, provided a flower and prayed.
And the guardian Buddha by each day of the week is lined up shiny.
"Watt · Saketo" where guardian Buddha lined by each day of the week is lined up
With the same sense as blood type, Thai people all know what day the birthday (birthday) is born.
In a temple where guardian Buddha (statue of Buddha) is lined up for each day of the week, you can see the person who is eagerly worshiping in front of the guardian Buddha of your birthday.
»Calculation of the days can be done on this site Day of Week Calculation
What is the roots of guardian Buddha by day of the week?
The guardian Buddha for every day of the week that Thai people believe is said to be its roots with nine gods based on Indian Brahmanism astrology.
When this 9 gods merge with Buddhism, it turns into a statue of Buddha (Buddha image), 8 of them are guardian Buddha (Wednesday is day and night on Wednesday) for each day, the remaining one is a daily guardian Buddha It is said that it became.
There is a story where the Buddha's life is superimposed on each guardian Buddha, Thai people value this very much.
Introduction of guardian Buddha by day of the week
In Thailand, color and numbers of the day of the week, guardian Buddha etc. are decided every day of the week.
It is believed that happiness will be brought if you try to wear birthday color things or pray to a guardian Buddha at a temple.
Buddha on Sunday in Thailand (Sunday)
- タイ 語: One · Atit
- Day color:Red
- Day of the week number: 6
- Guardian directionNortheast
- Guardian: Birds (Garuda)
Standing image to look without blinking
A standing figure staring at Bodhi tree with a figure with both hands on the stomach (right hand on the upper).
It is called Phra Puttarpe · Pahn Tower Inate in Thai language.
Buddha statue
There is a meaning that the Buddha was in the form of a 7-day meditation under the Bodhidh tree, continued staring at the front of the Bodhidhi without blinking (giving an eye).
Buddha (Thursday) Buddha (Monday)
- タイ 語: One Chan
- Day color:yellow
- Day of the week number: 15
- Guardian direction:east
- Guardian: Tiger (Tiger)
Standing statue to stop hunger and drought
A statue that lowers the left hand, turns the right palm around the chest outward, restrains starvation and drought.
It is called Phra Puttarp · Pahnham Sam Thong in Thai language.
Buddha statue
Long ago, there were 2 countries along the river, meaning that when the Buddha restrained the fight between 2 countries and saved people because it started fighting around the water due to the influence of hunger / drought I will.
Thursday's day Buddha (Tuesday)
- タイ 語: One Ankhan
- Day color:pink
- Day of the week number: 8
- Guardian direction: Southeast
- Guardian: Lion
Buddha statue
Hold the right hand on the pillow, open the palm of your hand, hold your head, extend your left hand to the waist, close your eyes and lie down with your feet aligned.
It is called Phra Puttarpe and Thai in Thai.
Buddha statue
A figure that means that Buddha reached the point of nirvana (Nirvana) and opened the enlightenment.
It is also said that it was the appearance when it went out.
Thursday's day Buddha (Wednesday) morning
- タイ 語: One Pute (Gran-One)
- Day color: Green
- Day of the week number: 17
- Guardian directionSouth
- Guardian: Elephant with fangs
A Buddhist image holding a bowl
A standing statue with his feet aligned, holding a bowl of offering with both hands in front.
In Thai language it is called Pula · Puttarp · Pornwombat.
Buddha statue
It means that Buddha makes a contribution.
When the Buddha who was the prince of Shaka country enters a journey of exercise, it is said that the king (father) made food bring food.
Thursday's day Buddha (Wednesday) afternoon
- タイ 語: One Pute (Grandeun)
- Day color:black
- Day of the week number: 12
- Guardian directionNorthwest
- Guardian: Elephant without fangs
Buddha statue to receive delicacies from elephants and monkeys
Sitting on a stone, a seat image with the palms of both hands on their feet and facing outwards.
Below that there is an elephant that gives water and a monkey that presents a beehive.
It is called Phra Puttarpe · Pear Pareley Rye in Thai language.
Buddha statue
When everyone did not listen to the teachings of Buddha, the Buddha entered the forest alone and spoke to the animals and figured it out.
The elephants on both sides and the monkey mean the situation at that time.
Thursday's day Buddha (Thursday)
- タイ 語: One Pull Hut
- Day color:orange
- Day of the week number: 19
- Guardian direction:West
- Guardian:mouse
Meditation sitting
A seat that meditates by palming the left hand with the right hand on the upper side, with the right foot on the top.
It is called Phra Puttarpe · Pahn Summerti in Thai language.
Buddha statue
It represents the day that Buddha is said to have completed enlightenment after meditation.
Thursday's day Buddha (Friday)
- タイ 語: One Suk
- Day color: Blue
- Day of the week number: 21
- Guardian direction:North
- Guardian: Dragon (mole)
Buddha law, meditating about evangelism Buddha statue
Standing right hand on the left hand, crossing at the chest, meditating about Buddhism and evangelism.
In Thai language it is called Pula · Puttarp · Pearl Rumphoon.
Buddha statue
It is said that Buddha is enlightenment, he is said to be the figure before going to the preaching to people from now, means the self-asked question and confirmation work on preaching the law.
Buddha of Saturday in Thailand (Saturday)
- タイ 語: One Thao
- Day color:purple
- Day of the week number: 10
- Guardian directionSouthwest
- Guardian: Snake (Dragon)
A sitting image meditating with protection of Naga
A hand sitting on the right hand palm and meditating in a protected 7-head serpent (Naga) behind.
In Thai language it is called Pula · Puttarp · Purnnak block.
Buddha statue
A rain storm got blown while the Buddha was entering the 7-day meditation, but the leaves of the Bodhi tree turned into a Naga (a seven-headed snake), which means the state when the Buddha was protected I will.
Day of the week in Thailand Buddha (daily Buddha statue)
- タイ 語: Tuc One
- Day colorGolden color
- Day of the week number: 12
- Guardian direction: Center
Seat of a figure that won Mara
It is said to be the figure when victory over Maou King Mara, the right hand is on the right foot and the left hand is a seat sitting naturally like a Zen.
In Thai language it is called Pula · Puttarp · Pahn marra Wisai.
When you climb the stairs in the corridor, the pagoda appears!
There is a narrow staircase in the corridor and as you climb up there, a golden pagoda appears in front of you.
360 There is nothing to block the front of the stairway, so it is a nice viewing area, so you can see the scenery in Bangkok from here.
How do I access "Wat Saketo"?
There are a way to go by taxi and a way to go with the Senseap Canal · Express boat.
Taxi
It is located about 10 minutes by taxi from Hua Lamphong Station.
It is about 15 minutes from the Siam area.
If you tell the driver "Pukaoh tone (golden hill)", you can communicate.
Senseap Canal · Express Boat
2 minutes walking from "Purnfer Reelato" pier.
You can see the temple from the dock.
Good access from Bangkok city, Golden pagoda overlooking Bangkok city
How was it?
"Wat Saketo" overlooking the city of Bangkok is a temple with its golden pagoda, which stands on top of an artificial hill with a height of about 78m.
The view of Bangkok from the corridor feels the sky nearby is the best.
Also, since it is valuable to pray to the guardian Buddha for each day of the week, please come and visit.
- Address: Baan Bat Rd, Pomprab Sattru Pai, Bangkok 10100
- Access: 2 minutes walk from Punha fur · Leirat pier
- Hours: 8: 00 ~ 17: 00
- Regular holiday: No holidays
- Pagoda admission fee: 50B
