| Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat Worawihan | |
|---|---|
วัดเฉลิมพระเกียรติวรวิหาร | |
 Ordination hall | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Theravāda,Mahā Nikāya |
| Region | central Thailand |
| Location | |
| Location | 86 Mu 3 Tha Nam Nont-Wat Bot Don Phrom Rd, Bang Si Mueang, Mueang Nonthaburi, Nonthaburi[1] |
| Country | Thailand |
  Shown within Thailand | |
| Coordinates | 13°50′52.44″N100°29′03.48″E / 13.8479000°N 100.4843000°E /13.8479000; 100.4843000 |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | KingNangklao (Rama III) |
| Completed | 1858 |
Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat Worawihan (Thai:วัดเฉลิมพระเกียรติวรวิหาร; literally:"Glorify Grand Temple"), or simply known asWat Chaloem Phra Kiat is aThai temple in the area of Bang Si Mueang Subdistrict,Mueang Nonthaburi District,Nonthaburi Province on theChao Phraya River, regarded as an ancient temple that is older than 160 years old.[2]
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The temple is classified as the second rank of royal temple of province alikeWat Paramaiyikawat ofKo Kret. It was built in 1849 by KingNangklao (Rama III) in dedication to his mother (Queen ConsortSri Sulalai) and grandparents who resided in this area. He gave the name "Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat" since it was not completed.Somdet Chao Phraya Borom MahaPrayurawongse (TishBunnag) was a project director. The construction was not completed in the reign of King Nangklao due to his death. All construction was transferred to Prayurawongse's second son,Chaophraya Thiphakorawong (Kham Bunnag) in the reign of KingMongkut (Rama IV), construction was completed in 1858.
This temple has a unique characteristic: unlike other temples in Thailand, its border walls are fortified like theGrand Palace wall. This area was once the site of the old fort named "Pom Thapthim". These temple forts were restored in 1992.
Moreover, theordination hall is also a combination of Thai-Chinese architectural styles, which is majestic scenery. Within the ordination hall, the principal Buddha statueMaravijaya was enshrined, named "Phra Buddha Maha Logapinantapatima". This Buddha statue was cast in the royal foundry, along with the principal Buddha statue of theWat Ratchanatdaram inRattanakosin Island.[2]
In the south side is the grand sanctuary of temple, which is called "Wihan Sila Khao". The King Mongkut ordered to bring another principal Buddha statue named "Phra Sila Khao" to place here in 1858. Nearby is also the site of the chapel, which is Thai-Chinese art as well, with "Phra Buddha Patima Chaiwat" or "Phra Chai Lang Chang" placed inside. On the back of the chapel, there is the white pagoda stand out, this is theLangka style pagoda that height is 45 m (147.64 ft) and putting inside with theBuddha relics.[2][1]
The monument of King Nangklao is located along the Chao Phraya River behind the temple.[1]
