Wat Maheyong

Wat Maheyong is a Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand. It was originally built in 1438, during the reign of King Borommarachathirat II, and restored in 1711 by King Thai Sa.[1]

Principal Chedi of Wat Maheyong
Ubosot (ordination hall) of Wat Maheyong

The major buildings in this temple[1][2] are its chedi (stupa) and ubosot (ordination hall). The chedi's platform is supported by 80 sculpted elephants, and its ubosot is currently under worship.

References
  1. "History of Ayutthaya". Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  2. "Wat Maheyong". Retrieved 13 September 2014.


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