Wat Yai Inthraram

THAILAND, Chonburi

This temple was likely built during the late Ayutthaya Kingdom (circa 1350–1767), and is historically important. The ordination hall was renovated during the time of King Rama III (reigned 1824–1851).
The temple consists of the ordination hall, main hall, and Hall of the Buddha’s Footprint. The ordination hall and main hall are built with distinctive gunwale curved bases. The ordination hall is rectangular with a roof consisting of three sections. There are heavenly beings making offerings at the ends of the roof ridges, as well as at the corners of the lower eaves. The pediment is painted in white and inlaid with light-colored ceramic pieces in various sizes. Inside the ordination hall the columns and beams are painted and decorated with golden patterns on a red background. There are murals depicting scenes from the Jataka tales and the Life of the Buddha, together with statues of the Buddha.