Wat Phra Kaew.

No.4to visit is Wat Phrasrirattanasassadaram or Wat Phra Kaew.
Blessing: Endless wealth and prosperity

The City Pillar Shrine.

No.3 to visit is The City Pillar Shrine. Blessing: A glorious life

I used to posted photos of The City Pillar Shrine,click here if you want to see

Power of No.9

In Thailand, we believe in the power of the number 9 (9 pronounced as ‘gao’ means to progress, to advance, to prosper), so when the new year we usually go 9 temples for good luck. Today I go to the 9 temple in Bangkok.Wat Suthat Thepwararam is the first temple to visit,pray for a vision in the future.

(Taken this photo at The Golden Mount)

The back of the 2 baht coin displays Saket Temple or Golden Mount.--->> click here for more informations of Thai coins.

End of Series :)

The Great Beloved King

(This is the Great Beloved King in Dusit Palace Royal Ground.)

Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Chulalongkorn Phra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua (Thai: พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาจุฬาลงกรณ์ฯ พระจุลจอมเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว), or Rama V (20 September 1853–23 October 1910) was the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. He was known to the Siamese of his time as Phra Phuttha Chao Luang (พระพุทธเจ้าหลวง - The Royal Buddha). He is considered one of the greatest kings of Siam. His reign was characterized by the modernization of Siam, immense government and social reforms, and territorial cessions to the British Empire and French Indochina. As Siam was threatened by Western expansionism, Chulalongkorn, through his policies and acts, managed to save Siam from being colonized. All his reforms were dedicated to Siam’s insurance of survival in the midst of Western colonialism, so that Chulalongkorn earned the epithet Phra Piya Maharat (พระปิยมหาราช - The Great Beloved King).

(source ;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chulalongkorn)

Zodiac sign@golden mount

(Click on the photo if you wish to enlarge)

Many Thai people still follow the 12 Year Lunar Cycle. It probably originated from Chinese Astrologers in about the 6th century AD and was adopted by many Buddhist countries in Asia,including Thailand,where it is an integral part of Thai culture.They believe that there are 12 auspicious animals, one for each of the 12 years, and that the people born in each of those years will have certain characteristics of those animals.Legend has it that on the Buddhas last day on this Earth he invited all the animals but only 12 came, so to reward them he named a year after each of the twelve.

2009 is the year of the Ox. 2010 will be the Year of the Tiger.
(Source)

(there are a stair up to rooftop beside bookshelf of dharma books)

>>>next time will take you to rooftop of goldent mount :)

The Golden Mount 3

(Finally, we are arrival at top of the golden mount,

you will see photo1 on your left,

photo2 on your right ,

and in front of your are photo3.

Shrine

Make a wish2

Make a wish

Ways of Buddhist

Today I’m go to temple to join a religious ceremony of Asanha Bucha Day and Buddism Lent.
Thais-Buddhist offer stuff (such as foodstuff , appliance, monkhood, medicine) to monk for use in rainy season. We always wrap up all stuff in yellow-gold package and decorate it with flowers or ribbons before offering.

Entrance

( View of the City Pillar Shrine from the Ministry of Defense )

The City Pillar Shrine is located at the corner opposite to Wat Prakaeo, and adjacent to the Ministry of Defense.

(Taken on June. 6, 2009)

The City Pillar Shrine

Towards the southern end of Sanam Luang is the 'Lak Muang' or City Pillar. Erected by King Rama I in 1782 to mark the foundation of the new capital, this gilded wooden pillar (made from a Chaiyapruk Tree) represents the official center of Bangkok. It is within this shrine that thecity's guardian deity, Phra Sayam Thewathirat, resides and from which the city derives its power.
Many Thais believe their wishes will be granted if they worship at the shrine. It is particularly noted for its powers to grant fertility to those who make offerings of pig heads and incense at the shrine. Lak Muang is open daily and no admission fee is required. The shrine is a good place to see Thai classical dance. (source; http://th.wikipedia.org/wiki/)

Erawan Shrine @ Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok

The Erawan Shrine (Thai: ศาลพระพรหม, San Phra Phrom)
is a Hindu shrine in Bangkok, Thailand that houses a statue of Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of the Hindu creation god Brahma. A popular tourist attraction, it often features performances by resident Thai dance troupes, who are hired by worshipers in return for seeing their prayers at the shrine answered.(source; http://th.wikipedia.org/wiki/)