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The Temple of the Emerald Buddha stands within Bangkok’s Grand Palace, where traditional Thai buildings surround Thailand’s most sacred Buddhist temple. Gold leaf, coloured glass and temple roofs frame the ordination hall, while murals inside depict stories from the Buddha’s life.
King Rama I commissioned the complex in 1783, when Bangkok became the capital of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. The site helped establish the Chakri dynasty and later hosted royal ceremonies, state occasions and major Buddhist holidays. Restorations under Rama III, Rama IV and Rama IX preserved its buildings and decorations.
Inside the ordination hall, the Emerald Buddha sits on a multi-tiered golden pedestal among other Buddha images and royal treasures. The revered figure is carved from green semi-precious stone and dressed in gold, while eight small pavilions stand around the hall’s low surrounding wall.
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