Wat Senasanaram, Ayutthaya

History

Wat Senasanaram (full name Wat Senasanaram Ratchaworawihan) is a royal temple in Ayutthaya that stands on the site of an ancient temple called Wat Sua (Tiger Temple).

What to see

Getting there

The temple is behind the Chantharakasem National Museum and can easily be reached by bicycle.

Updated: January 21, 2011.

Wat Senasanaram Ayutthaya reclining Buddha

Wat Senasanaram reclining Buddha.

Wat Senasanaram Ayutthaya reclining Buddha

Wat Senasanaram reclining Buddha.

Wat Senasanaram Ayutthaya golden chedi

Golden chedi of Wat Senasanaram.

Wat Senasanaram Ayutthaya Ajahn Maha Thong Sa

Ajahn Maha Thong Sa explains the history of Wat Senasanaram.

Wat Senasanaram Ayutthaya Phra Inplaeng Buddha

Phra Inplaeng Buddha image in the wihan at Wat Senasanaram.

Wat Senasanaram Ayutthaya White Buddha

White Buddha image in the wihan at Wat Senasanaram.

Wat Senasanaram Ayutthaya tiger mural

Mural of a monk, a skeleton and a tiger at Wat Senasanaram.

Wat Senasanaram Ayutthaya blessing

The king's messengers are blessed after making an offering at Wat Senasanaram.

Wat Senasanaram Ayutthaya Phra Samphuttha Muni Buddha

Phra Samphuttha Muni Buddha image in the closed ubosot at Wat Senasanaram (Jan 2011).