rajaworaviharn

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Shrine at Wat Khemaphitaram Rajaworaviharn, a 2nd class royal monastery and Buddha image from Chankasem palace in Ayutthaya Royalty Free Stock Photo

The 30m high Phra Maha chedi stupa at Wat Khemaphitaram Rajaworaviharn in Nonthaburi is said to house relics of the Lord Buddha Royalty Free Stock Photo

The ubosot or ordination hall at Wat Khemaphitaram Rajaworaviharn, a 2nd class Thai royal monastery, located south of Nonthaburi Royalty Free Stock Photo

Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat Rajaworaviharn temple and buddha in Si Satchanalai historical park, Thailand Royalty Free Stock Photo

Rear of the Phra Maha Chedi stupa at Wat Khemaphitaram Rajaworaviharn, with the ubosot or ordination hall in the background

Built in the early Ayutthaya period, Wat Khemaphitaram Rajaworaviharn, formerly known as Wat Khema or Wat Khen Ma, is a 2nd class royal monastery located on the east of Chao Phraya river, south of Nonthaburi town in Thailand. It is one of the temples available for the Royal Kathin Ceremony during which the King or members of the Royal Family present monks in under royal patronage with robes and gifts. Its 30m Phra Maha Chedi is said to enshrine the Lord Buddha's holy relics.