Wat Chakkrawat วัดจักรวรรดิ์ - Ancient Temple Ruin in Ayutthaya With Drone Footage - Thailand 2024

Wat Chakkrawat วัดจักรวรรดิ์

Wat Jakrawan (Chakrawan), also called Wat Chao Mon, is a restored ruin located off the city island in the eastern area of Ayutthaya near the train station.

The temple ruin is situated on the west bank of Khlong Ayodhya. Wat Kudi Dao lies opposite of it, while to the north stands Wat Ayodhya. On its west side is Wat Pradu Songtham.

The monastery derives its name from the "Traiphum", the three-world system. The ancient Theravada tradition saw a flat world with Heaven above and Hell below, which was later modified to a ten thousand world vision.

According to the Traiphum, the universe has been for ever occupied by an infinite number of Chakrawans (groups of worlds) all exactly similar, and each embracing a world of men, with a series of heavens and hells. Each of these worlds (solar systems) depends on a central mountain named
Phra Meru. Around Mount Meru are eight circular belts of ocean, divided from each other by seven annular mountains (Satta Boriphan). Outside of all is an eighth rim of mountains, called the "Crystal Walls of the World" or "Mount Chakrawan", the crystal annular mountain which encircles the system.

The area was probably already populated during the Dvaravati era (6th - 11th centuries). There is evidence that a community settled in this area much earlier than 1351, date of establishment of the city of Ayutthaya. Sources mention that around 850 AD the Khmers occupied the area and established a stronghold here, naming it Ayodhya after the ancient and one of the holiest Hindu cities of India, the old capital of Awadh, in the Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh.

The site contains an ordination hall and its principal chedi. Only its restored foundation remain visible. On its west side is the principal chedi. The chedi is bell-shaped and is sits on a square base. The whole complex is surrounded by an outer wall or crystal wall (Kamphaeng Kaeo) measuring 55 m by 35 m and by a moat.

Excavations conducted by the Fine arts Department lead researchers to believe the temple has restored at least three times and probably dates from the Early Ayutthaya period (1351 - 1491).

Historical data about the monastery and its construction are unknown.

The temple is small and should only take a few minutes to explore. It’s popular for the locals to stop and take pictures at. It’s also near several other sites in the area that can be combined with a trip to the area.

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