On the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun Ratchawararam is in the Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand. The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna often personified as the radiations of the rising sun. Wat Arun is among the best known of Thailands landmarks. The first light of the morning reflects off the surface of the temple with pearly iridescence. Although the temple had existed since at least the seventeenth century, its distinctive prang was built in the early nineteenth century during the reigns of Rama II and Rama III.A Buddhist temple had existed at the site of Wat Arun since the time of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It was then known as Wat Makok, after the village of Bang Makok in which it was built. According to the historian Prince Damrong Rajanubhab, the temple was shown on French maps during the reign of Narai (1656–88). The temple was renamed Wat Chaeng by Taksin (1767–82) when he established his new capital of Thonburi near the temple, following the fall of Ayutthaya. It is believed that Taksin vowed to restore the temple after passing it at dawn. The temple enshrined the Emerald Buddha image before it was transferred to Wat Phra Kaew on the rivers eastern bank in 1785. The temple was on the royal palace grounds during Taksins reign, before his successor, Rama I (1782–1809), moved the palace to the other side of the river. It was abandoned until the reign of Rama II (1809–24), who had the temple restored and had begun plans to raise the main pagoda to 70 m. The work on the pagoda commenced during the reign of Rama III (1824–51). The central prang was completed in 1851, after nine years of continued construction.The main feature of Wat Arun is its central prang, which is encrusted with colorful porcelain. This is interpreted as a stupa-like pagoda encrusted with colored faience. The height is reported by different sources as between 66.8 m (219 ft) and 86 m (282 ft). The corners are surrounded by four more minor satellite prang. The prang is decorated by seashells and bits of porcelain, which had previously been used as ballast by boats coming to Bangkok from China.Wat Arun can be accessed through the Chao Phraya River, and ferries travel across the river towards the Maharaj pier. For foreigners, the temple charges an entrance fee of 50 baht. During Kathina, the king travels to Wat Arun in a procession of royal barges to present new robes to the monks there.Please choose your desired Wat Arun wallpaper and set it as a lock screen or home screen to give your phone an outstanding appearance.We are grateful for your great support and always welcome your feedback about Wat Arun wallpapers.
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