Wat Kudi Dao


Wat Kudi Dao was a Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand. It was restored by King Thai Sa in 1711. According to historical documents, the temple was the residence of Phra Then Muni, a prominent monk who advised Crown Prince Boromakot during his stay there, and later took part in several negotiations concerning the royal succession.
The temple is considered a good example of the late Ayutthaya architectural style. Abandoned after Ayutthaya fell to the Burmese in 1767, the site has been partially restored in modern times.
Important structures within the complex include:Ubosot : 15.4 meters wide and 27.8 meters long. Its main entrance faces east, with three gates at the front and two at the back.Viharn : 14 meters wide and 27 meters long, with two gates at the front and two at the back.Principal chedi : bell-shaped and Sri Lankan in style, surrounded by eight smaller stupas.
  • The chedi, viharn, and ubosot are located within a low enclosure wall.
  • A building outside the wall, called the Tumnak Kummalaen, is believed to have served as the residence of the Crown Prince during the reign of King Thai Sa.