Wat Pa Mok Worawihan, Ayutthaya

In the royal chronicles, it is recounted that before King Naresuan the Great embarked upon his campaign against the Burmese invaders, he gathered his forces to pay homage and seek divine blessings at this revered image. However, the advancing waters threatened to flood the temple, prompting the monarch to command his royal engineers to divert the river’s flow and relocate the sacred temple to a safer location. Thus, Wat Talat, situated 168 metres from the riverbank, emerged as the new sanctuary, combining with Wat Chipakhao under the regal appellation of Wat Pa Mok, owing to the abundance of Mok trees (Wrightia religiosa) in the vicinity. Moreover, an impressive image hall enshrining the reclining Buddha image was erected during King Thai Sa of Ayutthaya’s reign. Crafted from bricks and mortar upon a wooden framework roof and its curved base, pays homage to the timeless of late Ayutthaya architecture. In addition, legends speak of towering Wihan Khian image hall along the river-facing walls, where once the illustrious monarch stood in silent vigil, flanked by mondop of Lord Buddha’s 4-foot prints. Additionally, visitors are greeted by the Tripitaka Hall and Chao Mae Cho Makham shrine.