Temple of the Dawn , Bangkok Tickets & Tours

temple of dawn  Wat Arun derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna In Hindu mythology, Aruna is the charioteer of the sun god Surya, symbolizing the radiant glow of the rising Wat Arun is a Khmer-style temple with four prangs and one larger one in the middle This layout is a representation of the five sacred

During the Ayutthaya era , ships would sail along the river and stop at the junction near the temple to refill their supplies Here Wat Arun, also known as The Temple of Dawn, is often described as the most beautiful

The name of this Buddhist temple, Wat Arun, is inspired by the Hindu God Aruna, who is associated with the reddish glow of the rising sun As the sun ascends Wat Arun or Temple of Dawn is one of Bangkok's most famous temples at the west of the Chao Phraya River It is right next to the Naval Base and directly