Phra Prang Paed Ong (The Eight Coloured Prangs)
To the west of the Royal Chapel, eight prangs each of a different colour stand in majestic alignment. Originally the prangs were gilded but they were later covered with coloured gilded
but they were later covered with coloured ceramic mosaic pieces in intricate decorative patterns. High up on each stupa are niches for the guardian spirits of the cardinal and intermediate points.
The prangs each bears a different name indicating its dedication to the Triple Gem--the Buddha, his Teaching and his Disciples--and to personages and concepts connected with Buddhist belief.
The names, from north to south, are as follows :-
|
A.
|
Out side the Phra Rabiang (The Galleriy) from the corner of the Temple;
1.
2.
3.
|
Phra Samma Sambuddha Maha Cetiya
Phra Sattham Pariyativara Maha Cetiya
Phra Ariya Sanghasavaka Maha Cetiya
|
|
|
B.
|
Inside the Gallery in front of Prasat Phra Thep Bidon
4.
5.
|
Phra Ariya Savaka Bhiksuni Sangha Maha Cetiya
Phra Pacceka Bodhi Sambuddha Maha Cetiya
|
|
|
C.
|
Outside the Enclosure Gallery
6.
7.
8.
|
Phra Parama Cakravarti Raja Maha Cetiya
Phra Bodhisatva Krista Maha Cetiya
Phra Si Ariya Metaya Maha Cetiya
|
|
King Chulalongkorn wrote that Rama I conceived the idea of building these edifices, but their construction was carried out in the reign of Rama III.
| |
