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If you have the opportunity to visit the area of Wat Lokayasutharam and Wat Worapho, another important place filled with stories of gratitude and great history is "Wat Worachettharam," an ancient temple located to the west of the Grand Palace within the city walls. According to chronicles, King Ekathotsarot built it around 2136 B.E. to dedicate merit to his brother, King Naresuan the Great, after his death while marching troops to attack Taungoo. It is considered a very important temple during the Ayutthaya period.
The highlight of Wat Worachettharam is the large "bell-shaped principal chedi" in the Sukhothai style, which stands majestically and is believed to be the place where the royal ashes of King Naresuan the Great are enshrined. Within the temple walls, there are also 3 viharas, a ubosot, and small indented corner chedis located on the same base. The surrounding atmosphere of the temple is shady and surrounded by a moat, creating happiness and providing tranquility for tourists to experience the historical atmosphere deeply on their vacation.
A highlight that photography enthusiasts and history lovers should not miss is the organization of the Royal Cremation Ceremony of King Naresuan the Great, which is said to have invited up to 10,000 monks to participate in the ceremony. Anyone planning a trip to Ayutthaya next time, don't forget to include Wat Worachettharam in your travel program to experience the beauty and pride in the Thai roots that still stand firmly in the middle of this island city.
