Wat Phra Kaew, Ho Phra Khanthararat or Phra Gandhararat Tower, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand หอพระคันธารราษฎร์ วัดพระแก้ว พระบรมมหาราชวัง พระนคร กรุงเทพฯ ประเทศไทย |
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Ho Phra Khanthararat is situated
in the western corner of the Wat Phra Kaew compound. The small Chapel of the Gandhara Buddha comprises two structures built on the same base. It was constructed in the mid-19th century By King Rama IV. At the back, the King incorporated an ancient gilt stupa brought down from the North. The front part of the edifice houses a Buddha image known as the Gandhara Buddha. Google Maps location |
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Scenic Photography by Gerry Gantt from Thailand, the land of Golden Wats. All images Copyright © 1999 - by Gerry Gantt, all rights reserved. |