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The Golden Mount (Wat Saket)


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The Golden Mount (Wat Saket)

Wat Saket is a remarkable temple at a pale looking hill. This temple comprises the remains of Lord Buddha within a Chedi called Golden Mount. This chedi is 58 meter high and is enclosed by a golden dome. This makes the gloomy hill an attractive site for the tourists. The building of this architecture was started during the reign of King Rama III. But it collapsed due to spongy mud beneath the chedi. It was rebuilt during the rule of King Rama V. Earlier the Golden Mount (Wat Saket), Bangkok was used as the crematory but later it became the store house of the body of 60,000 plague victims.

The Golden Mount (Wat Saket) in Bangkok is a religious place for the Thais and also the pilgrims of the world. The unusual architecture made this a famous tourist attraction. To reach to the main chedi one has to climb 318 stairs. During the month of November Buddhist pilgrims come to the Wat Saket temple in a candle light procession and climb the stairs to reach to the Golden Mount. The top view of Bangkok city from the hill is a fascinating one. The dome is covered with golden squares which reflect the sun raise.

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