Loha Prasat (Wat Ratchanatdaram) - Unique Building from 1846 - Bangkok Thailand 2024

Wat Ratchanatdaram วัดราชนัดดาราม is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok. Meaning Temple of the Royal Niece, the temple was built by order of King Nangklao (Rama III) for his granddaughter, Princess Somanass Waddhanawathy in 1846. It is popularly known as Loha Prasat.

The name Loha Prasat, literally means iron palace. The 37 spires of the temple have a metallic finish giving the entire structure a metal like look and hence the name. The 37 spires represent the 37 Bodhipakkhiya Dharma in Buddhism.

The structure was conceived in 1846 during the reign of King (Rama III) but was not completed during his reign. Several attempts were made by King Rama III's successors to complete it but it was only in 1960, under Rama IX, that construction was restarted.

In 1995 a Buddha relic was enshrined at the topmost spire of the Loha Parsat. In 2007 it was opened to public.

The building is interesting to see. It’s also in the area of many other sites like the golden mount and democracy monument.

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