The enormous ocher-roofed ordination hall at Wat Kalayanamit grabs the eyes of virtually anyone who cruises past on the Chao Phraya River, even if nearby Wat Arun ends up getting most of the attention.
The temple was built in the early 19th century on land donated by a nobleman with ties to King Rama III. His family name was Kalayanamit, meaning “good friend”, and his ashes were enshrined in a large white chedi on the south side of the grounds. A community with Chinese heritage still surrounds the temple, and their ancestors added a Chinese-style gate along with several pagodas and depictions of guardians on beautifully ... Travelfish members only (Full text is around 300 words.)
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