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Wat Kudi Dao
วัดกุฎีดาว
Buddhist temple ruins in Ayutthaya province, Thailand
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Wat Kudi Dao
Welcome to Wat Kudi Dao, translating evocatively to the Monastery of the Star. Situated just outside the main city island to the east, this temple is a masterpiece of late Ayutthaya architecture and one of the most enigmatic…
Listen in the app2The Royal Residence: Tamnak Kaman Lain
We begin our exploration just outside the main temple walls at a highly unusual structure known as the Tamnak Kaman Lain, or the Royal Residence. This expansive, two-story building was specifically constructed to house the…
Listen in the app3The Outer Walls and Entrance Archways
Let us step through the grand entrance into the sacred Phutthawat, or the Buddha's enclosure. The perimeter wall of Wat Kudi Dao is exceptionally well preserved compared to many other sites. …
Listen in the app4The Colossal Viharn and Giant Columns
We now face the Viharn, the main prayer hall, facing west toward the setting sun. This structure is an absolute triumph of late Ayutthayan engineering. …
Listen in the app5The Fallen Principal Chedi
Directly behind the Viharn lies the tragic, romantic ruin of the principal Chedi. Originally a soaring, bell shaped stupa exhibiting classical Mon architectural influences, the structure suffered a catastrophic collapse. …
Listen in the app6The Legend of Pu Som Fao Sap
Let us move to the shaded area behind the main ruins, where the atmosphere grows decidedly tense. Here we encounter the shrine dedicated to Pu Som Fao Sap, the legendary guardian of the treasure. …
Listen in the app7Prince Bira's Excavation and the Curse
To understand the modern terror associated with Wat Kudi Dao, we must recount the famous historical incident involving Prince Bira—a Western-educated member of the Thai royal family and famous race car driver—in the nineteen…
Listen in the app8Wat Kudi Dao
Our journey through the architectural majesty and chilling folklore of Wat Kudi Dao comes to a close. This site is a profound study in duality. …
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What is Wat Kudi Dao?
Wat Kudi Dao is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 14.3632, 100.5901 |
| Last updated |
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