Wat Chantharam Worawihan

 temple, buddhist temple

วัดจันทารามวรวิหาร(Th)

Wat Chantharam Worawihan, วัดจันทารามวรวิหาร, is a royal temple of the Worawihan type and was built during the Ayutthaya period. Originally, it was named Wat Bang Yi-Ruea Klang or Wat Klang. In the third reign of the Ratanakosin Period (King Rama 3), it was renovated by Phyra Surasena (Khun New) and its new name was given by the King who also elevated it to the status of a royal temple of the Worawihan type.
The Ordination Hall (Ubosot) was initially made of brick and mortar. Once again in a dilapidated state, Phra Wisutthiwaraphon, the abbot, had it renovated in 1974 (B.E. 2507) and the renovation was completed in 1977 (B.E. 2510). Its structure was changed to reinforced concrete and made in the Chinese arcitectural style. The Ubosot houses the Principal Buddha of brass in the attitude of Subduing Mara. The inside wall also features a high-relief crowned Buddha image made of teak covered by tin. The image depicts the attitude of Restraining the Ocean to Rise. The Department of Fine Arts has registered this image as a national heritage.
The Wiharn (VIhara) is of Chinese architectural style without ornate decorative pieces. Its structure was once made of brick and mortar and was restored as reinforced concrete at the same time the Ordination Hall was restored. A number of ancient Buddha images are housed inside.

Information from a historical marker at the temple.