Wat Sewatchat Worawihan is a third-class royal monastery located in Khlong San District, Bangkok. It was previously known as Wat Bang Lamphu Lang and it is believed to date back to the Ayutthaya period. The temple had fallen into disrepair and was restored by King Boromwong the son of His Majesty King Buddha Yodfa Maharaj Chulalok, who was the originator of the Chatkul family during the period BE 2359–2373. Later the Temple was further restored by His Majesty King Nangklao and His Majesty King Mongkut and was finally renamed Wat Sewatchat Worawihan.
Inside the temple enshrines Phra Buddha Ankhirasmuninat Urak As Ampai, the Buddha image of Pang Nak Prok. The base of the Chukchi behind the main Buddha contains the ashes. In addition, in the temple, there is also enshrined Phra Buddha Maravichai Abhaipapak Akrawiboon, which is a Buddha image.The temple courtyard near the Chao Phraya River enshrines the Buddha Bandhurmulpradit Sathit Saiyan Buddha image of the early Rattanakosin period.
The Temple is reputed to be one of the oldest on Bangkok. A previous Abbot, Phra Dhammayanmuni constructed a beautifully crafted coin medal in BE 2536
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