" Wat Wang Daeng Tai " An ancient temple located in Tha Ruea District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. It may not be widely known, but locals and amulet enthusiasts certainly recognize or have heard of it because within Wat Wang Daeng Tai there is a " Maha Uthom ubosot " housing an ancient principal Buddha image, as well as a famous master monk, " Luang Pho Uern Attamano " of Wat Wang Daeng Tai.
Wat Wang Daeng Tai, Ayutthaya or the ancient site of Wat Wang Daeng Tai, was established in 1777 (B.E. 2320) during the reign of King Taksin the Great. It received the official boundary demarcation (Wisungkhamasima) on 12 Jan 1979 (B.E. 2522) and is currently affiliated with the Maha Nikaya Buddhist order.
According to historical accounts, in the past, a group of villagers was relocated from the area Ban Wang Daeng Tai (now Wang Daeng Tai Subdistrict, Thap Khlo District, Phichit Province). Most of these villagers were of " Lao Phuan " ethnicity and were tasked with dredging and straightening the Pa Sak River canal.
Afterward, the villagers found the area fertile and decided to settle there, which is now Tha Ruea District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. They established a temple named after their original homeland, thus "Wat Wang Daeng Tai."
Currently, in Phichit Province, there is also an archaeological site called Ban Wang Daeng located in Thap Khlo District, regarded as the oldest Dvaravati-era community site in Phichit.
Wat Wang Daeng Tai consists of one ubosot (ordination hall), three viharns (assembly halls), and three small chedis (stupas). The ubosot is the temple's main building and faces east. Outside the temple walls, there is a three-story square bell tower and, on the west side, a scripture hall (hor trai) situated in the middle of a pond.
The ancient ubosot, the temple’s principal building, is constructed of brick and mortar with a base shaped like a lotus petal with a raised center resembling a chicken’s chest. Traces of the original plaster remain on the base and walls. In 2012 (B.E. 2555), it was renovated to restore its strength and integrity while preserving its original architectural form, making Wat Wang Daeng Tai an architectural heritage site for future generations to study.
What blessings do people usually ask for at Wat Wang Daeng Tai, Ayutthaya? Inside the ubosot, built in the Maha Uthom style with only one entrance and exit, it is believed to be a sacred and over 200-year-old hall. It houses ancient Buddha images revered by local villagers.
According to belief, people commonly go to " seek forgiveness " at the Maha Uthom ubosot to chant prayers and ask for forgiveness in front of the principal Buddha image, hoping to lighten heavy burdens and turn misfortune into good fortune. Importantly, the ubosot is peaceful and not crowded, ideal for prayer and meditation. Visitors may bring flowers or garlands to pay respects.
The Maha Uthom ubosot at Wat Wang Daeng Tai, Ayutthaya, was also used as a filming location for the drama " Mue Prab Maha Uthom " aired in 2024. In front of the ubosot is a small viharn housing two Buddha images: Phra Sri Ariya Mettai (Maitreya) and Phra Apirum Borommanat.
The current abbot of Wat Wang Daeng Tai, Tha Ruea District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, is Phra Kru Adun Wiriyakit, known as " Luang Pho Uern Attamano ". He is a renowned master monk of the Pa Sak River basin, famous for consecrating amulets with strong sacred power. He has many devoted disciples who hold him in high esteem.
Wat Wang Daeng Tai is located in Wang Daeng Subdistrict, Tha Ruea District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, along Provincial Highway 3467 before reaching Nakhon Luang District. You can navigate there using this Google Map.
If you plan to visit temples in Ayutthaya during the 2026 auspicious year, you can stop by to pay respects to the ancient principal Buddha image in a solemn atmosphere. The area is not crowded, allowing you to chant prayers, seek forgiveness in the Maha Uthom ubosot, or meditate peacefully inside the ubosot. Read more related news
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