Wat Chalerm Phra Kiat

THAILAND, Nonthaburi

Chalerm Phra Kiat means Commemoration, and the temple is located along the Chao Phraya River. King Rama III (reigned 1824–1851) began the construction of the temple in commemoration of his mother and grandmother. It was completed by King Rama IV (reigned 1851–1868) and has been renovated a number of times since then. It is a second class royal temple.
The main structures of the temple include the main hall, the ordination hall, stupa, and pavilion. The main hall is rectangular. It has a roof consisting of three overlapping sections and four-tier eaves. The ridge ends are decorated with garudas, and the bargeboards end in nagas. The pediments are finished with ceramic tiles decorated with colorful floral patterns. The decorations on the doors and windows are very intricate. The wooden frames are delicately carved with flower patterns and painted in gold, contrasting with the whitewashed exterior walls and columns.