Wat Chaiwattanaram is the first stop to Ayutthaya. We had breakfast before we walk around and took pictures. The wat was nearly totally ruined. It left only the uncompleted Buddhas and bricks. Wat Chaiwattanaram is a very real symbol of the artistic attainment of the Ayutthaya period. It was built during the reign of King Prasat Thong, a period of great prosperity arising out of much activity in foreign trade. It is believed that the …showed first 75 words of 1701 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1701 total…held 2 a year, on the 3rd day of the waxing moon of the 5th month and the thirteen-day of the waxing moon of the 10th month. The ceremonial site was at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. The ceremony began with Buddhist prayers. During the Brahmin ceremony, which followed, varior royal weapons were plugged into a bowl of consecrated water. After that, state officials swear their allegiance to the king and drank the sacred water. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**