FREE THE TEMPLE OF DAWN PDF Yukio Mishima | 336 pages | 11 Mar 1999 | Vintage Publishing | 9780099282792 | English | London, United Kingdom Wat Arun: the temple of dawn at the bank of Chao Phraya River | Discovering Bangkok The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna[1] often personified as the radiations of the rising sun. Wat Arun is among the best known of Thailand's landmarks. The first light of the morning reflects off the surface of the temple with pearly iridescence. It was then known as Wat Makok, after the village of Bang Makok in which it was situated. Makok is the Thai name for the Spondias pinnata plant. According to the historian Prince Damrong Rajanubhabthe temple was shown in French maps during the reign of King Narai — The temple was renamed Wat Chaeng by King Taksin when he established his new capital of Thonburi near the temple, following the fall of Ayutthaya. The temple enshrined the Emerald Buddha image before The Temple of Dawn was transferred to Wat Phra Kaew on the river's eastern bank in The temple underwent major restorations during the reign of King Chulalongkorn Rama V, — and inprior to the bicentenary celebration of Bangkok's foundation. The most extensive restoration work on the prang was undertaken from toduring which a substantial number The Temple of Dawn broken tiles were replaced and lime plaster was used to re-finish many of the surfaces replacing the cement used during earlier restorations. As the work neared its end inphotographs of the results drew some criticism for the temple's new appearance, which seemed The Temple of Dawn compared to its previous state. The Fine Arts Department defended the work, stating that it was carefully done to reflect the temple's original appearance. The main feature of Wat Arun is its central prang Khmer-style tower which is encrusted with colourful porcelain. The corners are surrounded by four smaller satellite prang. The prang are decorated by seashells and bits of porcelain which had previously been used as ballast by boats coming to Bangkok from China. The central prang is topped with a seven-pronged The Temple of Dawn, referred to by many The Temple of Dawn as the " Trident of Shiva ". Over the second terrace are four statues of the Hindu god Indra riding on Erawan. The pavilions are made of green granite and contain landing bridges. The front entrance of the Ordination Hall has a roof with a central spire, decorated in coloured ceramic and stuccowork sheathed in coloured china. There are two demons, or temple guardian figures, in front. The central prang symbolises Mount Meru of the Hindu cosmology. The demons yaksha at the entranceway to the ubosot are from the Ramakien. Wat Arun can be easily accessed through the Chao Phraya Riverand ferries travel across the river towards the Maharaj pier. For foreigners, the temple charges an entrance fee of 50 baht as of September During Kathinathe king travels to Wat Arun in a procession of royal barges to present new robes to the monks there. From Wikipedia, the free The Temple of Dawn. Wat Arun Ratchawararam Temple of Dawn. Retrieved 28 September Khaosod English. Retrieved 7 September Bangkok Post. Thailand portal Religion portal Architecture portal. First-Class Royal Monasteries. Tourist attractions in Bangkok. Namespaces Article Talk. Views Read Edit View history. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Download as PDF Printable version. Wikimedia Commons. Wat Arun at night, after the restoration. Theravada Buddhism. Location within Bangkok. The Temple of Dawn Commons has media related to Wat Arun. The Temple of Dawn | novel by Mishima | Britannica Look Inside. Here, Shigekuni Honda continues his pursuit of The Temple of Dawn successive reincarnations of Kiyoaki Matsugae, his childhood friend. 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Besides that, The Temple of Dawn the boat ride for getting there is overwhelmingly beautiful and a unique Bangkok experience. Particularly scenic are the approximately meter-high pagodas that characterize the riverside, and which are beautifully lighted at night. Many consider Wat Arun as the most beautiful temple in the city of Bangkok and so a visit is highly recommended. The best time for a visit is at sunset, but more about this a bit later. In this blog guide we give you all the important information about Wat Arunhow to get there, costs and opening hours. Of course, we share The Temple of Dawn experiencesgive you useful tips and show you the most beautiful images of this temple jewel. First of all, plan enough time for a trip to Wat Arun. The temple complex is larger than you may know, and you will find many beautiful buildings, pavilions, buddhas and statues to discover. The best time to visit is in the morning or late afternoon. At this time, you can expect less tourists and the atmosphere will be much more idyllic. A particularly great place to take amazing Wat Arun images is the entrance to the Ubosot. Go there early and you will have this The Temple of Dawn area to yourself. Especially the beautiful corridors with the Buddha statues made us fall in love with this lovely temple. Additionally, there are amazing photo opportunities — no wonder that it is considered to be one of the most instagrammable places in Bangkok! Another highlight of the temple is the marble-clad courtyard. Numerous Chinese stone sculptures show lions, dragons, warriors and other mystical figures. Wat Arun is famous for its beautiful Phra Prang. This landmark of Wat Arun is a meter-high temple tower, a stupa-like pagoda. Even from afar you can see it shining brightly in the midday sun. This white temple is decorated with beautiful mosaics of porcelain and shells, which make up thousands of floral patterns. Today, you can still visit the Phra Prang but climbing the temple is forbidden. Tip : This is the only temple area where you have to pay an entrance fee and there is also a strict dress code. More of it later in the blog! Wat Arun at sunset — you can hardly experience anything more magical than this temple. Opposite, on The Temple of Dawn other side of the river, you The Temple of Dawn find several rooftop bars from where you can admire the best view of the temple. The absolute best view of the Wat Arun for watching the sunset you will definitely have from the roof terrace of the rooftop bar Eagle Nest in the hotel Sala Arun. If you The Temple of Dawn hungry, you can eat here but it is also okay if you just order a drink here. Here, The Temple of Dawn also have a fantastic view of Wat Arun at night. When it is dark the temple is brightly lit, and you can do some fantastic night shots. So, if you ask yourself, which is the best place to photograph Wat Arun at night or at sunset you definitely should go to the Eagle Nest Bar. Tip : Hotel guests of the Sala Arun Hotel also have the possibility to enjoy the Wat Arun at sunrise from the breakfast terrace. The history of Wat Arun dates back to the Ayutthaya era. At that time, this temple was still called Wat Makok, which is translated as the olive temples. Therefore, the name Temple of the Dawn. Architecturally, the temple is modelled after a representation of Mount Meru, the centre of the world in Buddhist cosmology. In the first half of the 19th century, the temple was restored by King Rama II and the then only 16 -meter-high towers were raised to about 70 meters. For the entrance to the Wat Arun one should pay attention to appropriate clothing.