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Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan Bangkok is a grand Buddhist temple located in the heart of the Thai capital city. It is one of Bangkok's oldest and most highly revered temples, with construction starting in 1807 and completed in 1847.

It was built during the reign of King Rama I, who ordered its construction to house an ancient Buddha image called Phra Sri Sakyamuni that was brought from India.

The temple is known for its incredible architecture and elaborate decorations and carvings, featuring a massive central building with four porches decorated with many intricate designs. Inside the temple stands a huge golden statue of Lord Buddha seated on a lotus throne, and the ceiling is covered with beautiful murals depicting various stories from Buddhist mythology.

Wat Suthat Thepwararam also features numerous other statues and artwork which display scenes from traditional Thai life as well as important historical events. Furthermore, it is home to several important religious artifacts including an impressive mural of Lord Buddha's footprints, believed to have been taken directly from India when the Phra Sri Sakyamuni statue first arrived at the temple.

Outside the main building there are hundreds of smaller structures including chedis (stupas), viharas (monasteries), pavilions, gardens, ponds, and other smaller shrines dedicated to various gods and goddesses. During festivals such as Songkran or Loy Krathong, Wat Suthat Thepwararam becomes even more beautiful as locals come together to celebrate with offerings of food and flowers along with traditional music performances and parades throughout the area.