Pay a Holy Visit to Wat Phra Kaew in Thailand

Famously known as the ‘Land of Buddhist Temples’, Thailand, which is situated in the southeastern part of Asia, is counted among the most visited holiday destinations in the world. All the year round, thousands and thousands of romantic couples, holiday vacationers and backpackers from all parts of the world escape to this destination to enjoy the tour. For making the tour of this destination easy, comfortable and convenient, Thailand Holiday Packages with Price are particularly tailor made by ARV Holidays Pvt Ltd, one of the leading tour and travel operators of India as well as the world.

Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)

If you get the chance of taking the enjoyment of the tour of Thailand, you would get the chance of taking the fine glimpse of several Buddhist temples there. The Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) is the main one of them. Considered as the holiest Buddhist temple (wat) in Thailand, this grand temple, which owns the Emerald Buddha, is situated within the precincts of the Grand Palace in the Phra Nakhon district, the historic centre of Bangkok, the national capital city of Thailand. Being the protective image (palladium) of the Thai society, the Emerald Buddha is a potent religio political symbol of this society.

Having the statue of the Emerald Buddha, the central Phra Ubosot is the main building of this temple. As per the legend, the origination of this Buddha image belongs to India. As the protector of Thailand, the Emerald Buddha set in the Wat Phra Kaew is most venerated and revered in this country. The idol of the Emerald Buddha was enshrined in at the Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok in 1782 A.D.

Being in standing posture with its height of approx 26 inches (66 cm), the Emerald Buddha, which is a dark green statue carved from a single jade stone, is very good looking. This statue is carved in the meditating form in the style of the Lanna school in the northern part of Thailand. The cloak around the charming statue is changed by the Thai King or the Crown Prince three times per year, respectively in summer, rainy and winter.

Wat Phra Kaew is counted among the most visited points of tourist interest in Thailand. Because of being situated in the Grand Palace, it has become very important in this charming holiday destination.

On the basis of the things mentioned above, it can be surely said that Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) is perfect for being visited during the tour of Thailand. If you are also desirous to pay a holy visit to this dazzling temple.