Why is the Temple of Dawn in Bangkok called that?

The Temple of Dawn got its name in honor of the Indian god of dawn, Aruna. Many mistakenly believe that the name is related to Buddhist tradition, but in fact it refers to Hindu mythology. Aruna is a deity personifying the morning dawn and sunlight, which symbolically reflects the beauty and grandeur of the temple, especially in the rays of the rising sun.

The temple was built during the time when Ayutthaya was the capital of Thailand, but the exact date of its foundation is unknown. After the capital was moved to Bangkok, Wat Arun gained the status of the main royal temple, and until 1785, the famous statue of the Emerald Buddha was kept here, which is now located in the Grand Royal Palace. The name of the temple and its history emphasize its importance as a cultural and religious object that combines elements of Indian and Thai traditions.

Today, Wat Arun remains one of the most recognizable symbols of Bangkok, attracting tourists from all over the world with its architecture and spiritual atmosphere.

More about the Temple of Dawn in Bangkok is told in a separate article here - https://nashaplaneta.net/asia/thai/bangkok-wat-arun

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