Principal Chedi of Wat Maheyong
Ubosot (ordination hall) of Wat Maheyong

Wat Maheyong is a Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand. It was originally built in 1438, during the reign of King Borommarachathirat II, and restored in 1711 by King Thai Sa.[1]

The major buildings in this temple[1][2] are its chedi (stupa) and ubosot (ordination hall). The chedi's platform is supported by 80 sculpted elephants, and its ubosot is currently under worship.

References

  1. 1 2 "History of Ayutthaya". Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "Wat Maheyong". Retrieved 13 September 2014.

14°22′N 100°35′E / 14.367°N 100.583°E / 14.367; 100.583

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