Wat Chomphuwek วัดชมภูเวก - Nonthaburi Thailand - Historic 350 Year Old Mon Temple
Wat Chomphuwek วัดชมภูเวก also spelled Wat Chumpoo Wek is a Thai Buddhist temple in the Mahā Nikāya sect, located in Nonthaburi Province, central Thailand. It is considered one of the oldest and most prominent temples in Nonthaburi. It is over 350 years old as well having some amazing historic murals painted on the inside of the ancient halls. The architecture of the buildings is some of the most beautiful you will see from this period.
Wat Chomphuwek is a monastery that was believed to have been built by a Mon monk named Poh Phu Si Chomphu พ่อปู่ศรีชมภู in the late Ayutthaya period corresponding to the reign of King Narai the Great around the year 1682. Originally, it was called Wat Chomphuwiwek วัดชมภูวิเวก but later people just called it Wat Chomphuwek.
Its name means "Lonely Temple of Chomphu", or may translate as "High Temple of Chomphu" because it is located on a small hill.
The wall in the old ordination hall is decorated with mural painting describing the Ten Great Birth Stories of the Buddha. The highlight is mural painting of Phra Mae Thorani (goddess of the earth according to Buddhist beliefs) twisting her hair above the entrance, which is said to be the most beautiful Phra Mae Thorani mural in the world.
Another highlight is the chedi (Buddhist pagoda) built in the Mon-style called Phra Mu Tao พระมุเตา. It is believed to have been constructed in year 1917. Buddha relics are also believed to be found inside making this a holy Buddhist site.
After Seeing this temple i would mark it on anyones “to do list” while in Bangkok if you appreciate historic sites. It really is a hidden gem.
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