Thread: Memory Lane (In my own language)

Linga fixed on Khao (= mount) Moh, known generally as ‘rock garden’, at Wat Poh which is located on Rattanakosin Island, directly south of the Grand Palace.

The Wat which has been existed since Ayutthaya Kingdom (during 1350-1767) is known also as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Its official name is Wat Pra Chetuphon… (blah… blah… blah…).

This linga is estimated to be very old dated back in Khmer Kingdom (9^th – 15^th century). It was very important during the early Rattanakosin Kingdom when it was used during the Brahmanism ritual concerning with the ‘Giant Swing’ ceremony (related article on page 12/279).

This computer colored version shown above was shot in the reign of King Rama VI. It still stands there at present.



(Khao Moh shot in 1950s)