From Wat Thammikarat, the tuk tuk driver took us to yet another still functioning temple, Wat Na Phra Men; translated literally into the temple in front of the royal pyre. Executed royal prisoners apparently were cremated here, hence it's name. The Buddha image here was rather special for it wears a royal attire; signifying a late Ayutthaya period; and boy, does it have a rather long name - Phra Buddha Nimitr Vichit Maramoli Sisanpeth Boromtrailokanat. Some of us who were Buddhist, paid our respect and then we all left hastily for our next destination, missing out yet another unique seated Buddha image of the Dvaravati period called Phra Khantharat, a well preserved Buddha carved out of green stone. I suppose a knowledgeable guide would always come handy in visiting ancient places like Ayutthaya...
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