Wat Chayamangkalaram is a Siamese temple which was officially given its site by Queen Victoria in 1845. it was presented by Mr.W.L,Butterworth of the East India Company of Penang on July 22, 1845.
This Thai architecture houses a 180-foot gold-plated statue of the reclining Buddha, Pra Buddhachaiya Mongkul – said to be one of the longest in the world. Behind the statue are countless niches with urns containing ashes of devotees. The interior of the temple is decorated with images of Buddha covered with gold foil. The legend of Buddha's life has been painted on the walls by leading Thai artists.
The temple celebrates four important events, namely the Thai New Year, Wesak Day, Merit Making Day in July and the anniversary of the construction of the reclining Buddha. On these occasions, the temple is thronged with devotees burning joss-sticks and making offerings.
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