Wat Maheyong

This monastery was built in the reign of King Borom Rachatirat (Chao Samphraya) in 1438 in Ceylonese architectural style: a principal pagoda in the bell shape on the foundation surrounded by elephant statues, and the cloisters are also bell shaped. It was firstly restored in the reign of King Tye-sa in 1709 and during the restoration he had a pavilion built outside the wall in order to control the construction. It took more than 3 years to finish it and had a great cerebration for 7 days.

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Wat Maheyong

Wat Maheyong is located in the opposite direction of Wat Yai
Chai Mongkol. The restoration work had been done and upon
our visit on June 24, 2001, this temple is much more
attractive. The parking lot for tourist is provided, while the
compound is nicely improved. The main large chapel is
restored and some Buddha images are installed.

	The main Ubosot after restoration.
	Inside the main Ubosot.
	Ruined elephants around the main Chedi.

Wat Maheyong in Ayutthaya

Buddha Images at Wat Maheyong, Ayutthaya

Three Buddha images in the Ubosoth at Wat Maheyong, Ayutthaya.

Wat Maheyong was built during the reign of King Borom Ratchathirat II (1424-1448 A.D.). The temple compound housed a huge ubosoth. The temple was renovated in 1709 by King Tai Sa.

Behind the Ubosoth is the Chedi Chang Lom. This is a bell shaped chedi on top of a square base. The base itself is decorated with elephant figures. This design is reminiscent of Chedi Chang Lom in Sukhothai, which has similar elephant decorations.

Buddha Images in the huge Ubosoth of Wat Maheyong, Ayutthaya.

Buddha Images at Wat Maheyong, Ayutthaya.

Elephant Sculptures at Chedi of Wat Maheyong, Ayutthaya

Elephant sculptures around the base of the Chedi at Wat Maheyong, Ayutthaya.