Art of Buddhism and Interesting facts of Grand Palace, Thailand

The art of Buddhism is visible in the multitude of WATS, or Buddhist temples and monasteries, across Thailand. Roof tiers, for example, are an important element of Thai temples usually in colors: orange, ochre, green, red, gold and white. Impressive effect of tall Buddha statues or chedis, also known as stupas, can be traced back to India, where it acted as a place to store relics; it has retained this original function to an extent, as its Buddhist counterpart is supposed to store the relics of Buddha. The serpent-shaped figures residing at the gable ends evoke the Naga, a snake-like god from Indian mythology, which, in Thailand, appears as snake or dragon and is supposed to protect the temple’s treasures, serving as guardians, big Yaksha figures, or benevolent nature spirits, stand at portals of temples and prevent demons from entering these holy places. Grand Palace Thailand is one of the most visited Buddhist temples in Bangkok and it is interesting to know some rare facts about its history:

• The architecture of the Grand Palace Thailand is inspired by Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Thailand, and is 150 years old.

• The Grand Palace Bangkok is surrounded by walls more than a mile long and has an enclosed complex with an area of 218,400 square meters.

• Due to the shortage of materials and the lack of economic resources, the building materials used to construct the Grand Palace Thailand were mostly wood.

• A major attraction of the Thailand holidays is the Emerald Buddha at the Grand Palace, which is 45 cms tall and was believed to be carved from a single block of emerald, although it is it is actually made from green jade. It is the most revered of all Buddha in Thailand.

• The emerald Buddha is covered in a seasonal costume which is changed three times a year at Winter, Summer and the Rainy season. The changing ritual is performed only by the King to bring good fortune to the country during each season. Thailand tourism promotes this event aggressively and a Thailand travel during this festive period must be on your tour radar.   
              

Grand Palace Thailand - Opening hours & entrance fees

Opening hours are daily from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm. The Palace is very rarely closed, when it is used for official state functions.

Entrance fee is 500 Thai Baht per person.

There are numerous hotels near Grand Palace Bangkok that offer accommodation for every budget, but are booked well in advance. Once you've made up your mind about visiting Thailand for Buddha, do give us a call at +91 9870599122 and we'll ensure your stay there is comfortable and eventful.