Page 175 - The Royal Coronation Ceremony

Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram,

The Chapel Royal or Temple of

the Emerald Buddha

The Buddhist temple is located in the northeast direction of the Grand Palace, following
the ancient plan of the royal palaces. It houses the only monastic section that is used in important
ceremonies of the country. It also is the site enshrining the sacred Emerald Buddha. The temple

is generally known as Wat Phra Kaeo or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It was built at the
same time as the Grand Palace in 1783. It is surrounded by a parapet wall. Inside the temple,

there are important religious buildings, such as the ubosot, Phra Raja Bongsanusara Hall and
Phra Sri Ratana Chedi, etc.

171
The Royal Coronation Ceremony