Wat Devasangharam

THAILAND, Kanchanaburi

The temple was probably built during the time of King Rama III (reigned 1824–1851). Subsequently, King Rama V (reigned 1868–1910) sponsored the renovation of the temple. A new ordination hall next to the old one was completed in 1957.
The main buildings of this temple include the two ordination halls, an old Buddha hall, and a Thai-style stupa. The new ordination hall is a rectangular building and its roof is supported by columns forming a veranda. The steps leading up to the entrance are flanked by a pair of guardian lions. The pediment is decorated in two sections: the upper section has wheat stalks surrounding a ship’s anchor, which represents the combined efforts of the government, businessmen, and the general public in erecting this temple; the lower section has five ogee arched niches containing heavenly beings with joined palms. The facade has three doors with elaborately decorated frames. There is a seated Sakyamuni Buddha enshrined within the hall, with three smaller seated Buddha statues at the front. Two disciples with joined palms stand at the sides.