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Find sources: "Wat Ratchanatdaram" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (September 2023) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Wat Ratchanatdaram Loha Prasat Religion Affiliation Buddhism Status Active Location Country Thailand Shown within Bangkok Coordinates 13°45′20″N 100°30′14″E / 13.755616°N 100.503930°E / 13.755616; 100.503930 Architecture Founder King Nangklao (Rama III) Completed 2007 **Wat Ratchanatdaram** ([Thai](/source/Thai_language): วัดราชนัดดาราม, pronounced [\[wát râːt.t͡ɕʰā.nát.dāːrāːm\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Thai)) is a Buddhist temple ([wat](/source/Wat)) located at the intersection between [Ratchadamnoen Klang](/source/Ratchadamnoen_Avenue) and Maha Chai Road, in [Phra Nakhon](/source/Phra_Nakhon) district, [Bangkok](/source/Bangkok). Meaning *Temple of the Royal Niece*, the temple was built to the order of King [Nangklao](/source/Nangklao) (Rama III) for his granddaughter, Princess [Somanass Waddhanawathy](/source/Somanass_Waddhanawathy) in 1846. It is popularly known as *Loha Prasat*, literally meaning the iron palace.[1][2] ## Etymology The name *loha prasat*, literally means *metal castle*. The 37 spires of the temple have a metallic finish giving the entire structure a metal like look and hence the name. The 37 spires represent the 37 Bodhipakkhiya Dharma in Buddhism.[1][2] ## History Although the structure was conceived in 1846 during the reign of King [(Rama III)](/source/Nangklao) it was not completed during his reign. Several attempts were made by King Rama III's successor to complete it but it was only in 1960, under [Rama IX](/source/Bhumibol_Adulyadej), that construction was restarted. It was supervised by the [Fine Arts Department of Thailand](/source/Fine_Arts_Department). In 1995 a [Buddha relic](/source/Relics_associated_with_Buddha) was enshrined at the topmost spire of the Loha Parsat. In 2007 it was opened to public.[1][3] ## Architecture Loha Prasat (โลหะปราสาท) means iron castle or iron monastery. The 36-meter-high (118 ft) structure is composed of seven stories divided into three levels. The bottom has 24 spires, the middle 12 and the top level has 1 spire. The top-most spire houses the Buddha relic. A pyramid like structure created by the outer building is the widest, The next one smaller than the previous. At the ground floor there is a labyrinth supported by a great number of columns. Pictures describing the history of structure were installed in the corridors in late 2007. The Loha Prasat at Wat Ratchanatdaram is based on an old Buddhist design and is modelled after two earlier similar structures in [Shravasti](/source/Shravasti), [India](/source/India) and [Anuradhapura](/source/Anuradhapura), [Sri Lanka](/source/Sri_Lanka), both of which no longer exist. The Indian Loha Prasat contained 1,000 rooms with a golden spire on top. The Sri Lankan Loha Prasat had nine floors and the roof was thatched with copper. Precious stones, wood and ivory decorated the walls. This Laoha Prasat is the one of two remaining.[1] ## Gallery - Phra Ubosot - Phra Vihara - Sala Karn Parien - Loha Prasat ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Rangan_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Rangan_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Rangan_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Rangan_1-3) Datta, Rangan (6 November 2022). ["A visit to Loha Prasat in Bangkok will fill you with peace, joy and serenity"](https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/places/loha-prasat-this-iron-castle-officially-known-as-wat-ratchanatdaram-is-a-one-of-a-kind-temple-in-bangkok-thailand-that-houses-a-buddha-relic/cid/1896369). No. The Telegraph. My Kolkata. Retrieved 31 August 2023. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-TAT_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-TAT_2-1) ["Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan (Loha Prasat)"](https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/wat-ratchanatdaram-worawihan-loha-prasat). *Amazing Thailand*. Tourism Thailand. Retrieved 31 August 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Loha Prasat"](https://www.thailandmagazine.com/loha-prasat/?lang=en). *Thailand Magazine*. Retrieved 31 August 2023. ## External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Wat Ratchanatdaram](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Wat_Ratchanatdaram). - [Loha Prasat - The Metal Castle](http://www.bangkokguidebook.com/bangkok-blogs/loha-prasat---the-metal-castle.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120327093418/http://www.bangkokguidebook.com/bangkok-blogs/loha-prasat---the-metal-castle.html) 27 March 2012 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) - [Wat Ratchanadda (The Loha Prasat)](http://www.bangkokpost.com/travel/local-destinations/listing/wat-ratchanadda-the-loha-prasat/2438/) - [Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan](http://www.thaibis.com/bangkok/attractions/wat-ratchanatdaram-worawihan) v t e Tourist attractions in Bangkok Places of worship Buddhist temples (Wats) Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) Wat Bowonniwet Wat Champa Wat Chana Songkram Wat Hong Rattanaram Wat Ko Wat Kalayanamitr (Big Buddha) Wat Mahathat Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen Wat Pathum Khongkha Wat Pathum Wanaram Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha) Wat Prayurawongsawat Wat Rakhangkhositaram Wat Ratchabophit Wat Ratchaburana (Wat Liap) Wat Ratchanatdaram Wat Ratchapradit Wat Saket (Golden Mount) Wat Suthat (Giant Swing) Wat Suwannaram Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha) Wat Yannawa Churches Holy Rosary Church Assumption Cathedral Holy Redeemer Church Immaculate Conception Church Santa Cruz Church Other religious buildings Bang Luang Mosque (Kudi Khao) Devasathan Erawan Shrine Giant Swing (Sao Chingcha) Guan Yu Shrine Guanyin Shrine Kian Un Keng Shrine Lak Mueang (City Pillar Shrine) Leng Buai Ia Shrine Mariamman Temple Tiger God Shrine Ton Son Mosque Wat Dibayavari Vihara (Kham Low Yi) Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Leng Noei Yi) Wat Bamphen Chin Phrot (Yong Hok Yi) Palaces Bang Khun Phrom Palace Devavesm Palace Dusit Palace Grand Palace Phaya Thai Palace Suan Pakkad Palace Thonburi Palace Museums and cultural performances Ban Bu Community Bangkok Aquarium Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Bangkok Folk Museum Bangkok National Museum Bank of Thailand Museum Ban Mo Wan ChangChui Creative Park Coin Museum Jim Thompson House Khlong Bang Luang Artist House King Prajadhipok Museum Lhong 1919 Madame Tussauds Bangkok M.R. 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