Pay homage to Phra Nak Prok and Luang Por Chao Sua

🏘 Wat Nak Prok was established in 1748 during the reign of King Borommakot. It was originally built by local villagers and was initially named Wat Pok due to its location in the middle of a garden surrounded by dense forest. Over time, the temple fell into disrepair until the reign of King Rama III, when Phra Boriboon Thanakorn (Chao Sua Phuk Sae Tan) and his Thai wife restored the ordination hall. They commissioned Chinese artisans to paint murals depicting Chinese auspicious symbols and offerings in Mahayana-style Chinese art. 🙏🏽 They requested a Sukhothai-style Buddha statue to serve as the principal Buddha image. This bronze Buddha statue in the Mara Vijaya posture is known as "Luang Por Chao Sua." ⛺ The main Buddha image in the temple's vihara is a stucco Buddha statue in the Mara Vijaya posture, adorned with a seven-headed Naga spreading its hood. This led locals to rename the temple Wat Nak Prok. 🏠 Around 2011, the ordination hall was elevated by 5 meters, transforming it into a two-story structure with approval from the Fine Arts Department. Wat Nak Prok was registered as a historical site in 1977. 🏚 The Vihara of Luang Por To houses Luang Por To and Luang Por Yai, with Luang Por To being a pair of sibling Buddha statues stacked together. 🛕 The Mondop features a statue of Luang Pu Chu Khongchunam, a renowned former abbot and revered monk. ♨️ Wat Nak Prok: No. 99, Thoet Thai Road, Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen Subdistrict, Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok. 🎯 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/USQETvtVUZJJT7U4A 🕣 Opening hours: 08:30 AM – 5:00 PM.