Wat Chaiyamangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple

Wat Chaiyamangalaram is a Siamese temple which was officially given its site by Queen Victoria in 1845.

Release time : 2016-12-05 16:56:48

source : WTCF

Wat Chaiyamangalaram is a Siamese temple which was officially given its site by Queen Victoria in 1845.

This main shrine and the pagoda were built in 1900 after the land was granted on behalf of her Majesty Queen Victoria of the UK on 30th May, 1845, by W.L. Butterworth of the East India Company. The main shrine of Chinese influence structure stood serving for 88 years until renovation became necessary.

During important festivals, the temple is thronged with devotees burning incense and making offerings.