Thailand: The Phra Puttanorasitrilokachet Buddha image in the 'Subduing Mara' posture in the main viharn at Wat Chana Songkhram (Victory in War Temple), Bangkok

Wat Chana Songkhram Rachawora Mahawiharn dates from before 1782 when Bangkok became the capital of Siam (Thailand).

King Rama I's brother, Mahasurasinghanart, renovated Wat Chana Songkhram more than 250 years ago in commemoration of his many victories over the Burmese.

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David Henley

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Pictures From Asia