During my visit in Bangkok,Thailand back in 2017. I was wondering the Ratchadamnoen Klang Road near Democracy Monument at night for capturing some photo of night-deck of Bangkok.It was my last night at Bangkok. After passing the beautiful democracy monument, suddenly I noticed a beautiful dazzling tower from far. It was shining bright like a huge diamond in the dark.
I rushed their. It was attracting me like a magnet. I quickly captured some photo, as I was using a crop frame with a 50mm lens as well as I left my tripod at the hotel room.So, I had to struggle lot for getting a nice steady shot.
After capturing some photo I found a place to rest my legs as I was walking for long time and open the google map to learn more about the place.After knowing the name I searched on google for knowing more. The tower Is known as Loha Prasat in Thai and Iron Castle in English.A Buddhist temple. I found some interesting and educational fact about the Loha Prasat.
The Loha Prasat was built in the year of 1846 by the order of King Nangklao (Rama III) for his beloved granddaughter Princes Somanass Waddhanawathy
Its a composition of 5 towers.The outer,middle and the centre towers contain black iron Spires.Amomg them there are 37 golden spires.The 37 golden spires represents the 37 virtues that are required to reach enlightenment according to Buddhism.
Whatever! I still regret that I didn’t get a chance to visit this place from inside or in day light. I won’t miss next time. If you are planning a trip to Bangkok, must add this place to your list. And try to enjoy the beauty both day and night time.
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Night View Of Loha Prasat.