Wat Bowonniwet Vihara Rajavaravihara, Bangkok
A royal temple
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and other royal members served their monkhood in this temple, his son Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (สมเด็จพระบรมโอรสาธิราช เจ้าฟ้ามหาวชิราลงกรณฯ สยามมกุฎราชกุมาร) was ordained at Wat Bavorn Niwet.
The golden chedi of Wat Bowonniwet Vihara carries the relics and ashes of various Thai royals and there is a Statue of King Chulalongkorn Rama IV.
Photos courtesy of Adam Carr, Hdamm and Tevaprapas Makklay.
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