Wat Muang

Wat Muang is located in In Buri District by the bank of the Chao Phraya River. Follow the Asian Highway and turn left after the In Buri Market for around 2.5 km. Presumably, it was built in the early Rattanakosin Era in around 1822. Originally, there were many mango (Mamuang) trees in the temple. Therefore, it is called "Wat Muang." Within the temple compound, there is an ancient Wihan (image hall). It is a rectangular lime building with a front portico. The gable is decorated with pieces of pottery. Inside, the principal Buddha image with beautiful features is enshrined. The Buddha image is in the posture of subduing Mara sitting on a lotus seat on the superimposed lion-footed pedestal. The ceiling is painted with star-shaped designs. There are tempera mural paintings by a local artisan, which was presumed to have been drawn in the reign of King Rama IV. The paintings depict the life of the Lord Buddha, as well as the lifestyles and culture in the ancient society at different levels. [Source: TAT]

Ayutthaya Historical Research