The three offerings.

The three offerings.

…………..Among all the Buddhist countries in the world, only three have built palaces adorned with metal roofs or Laha Prasada.

Migaramatu Pasada > The first Loha Prasada was built in Sravasti, India during Buddha’s lifetime by Visakha, his greatest female disciple. This generous donation to the sangha (monks and practitioners of dhamma) was purported to have 500 rooms on each of its two stories with it’s a roof topped in gold.

Lavamahapaya > Completed around 150 BC, by King Dutthagamani, the second brazen palace was erected in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Rumored to have nine stories, it was established as a residence for up to 1,000 monks and a roof covered in copper tiles.

Wat Ratchanaddaram > King Rama Ⅲcommissioned the building of this third was to build a magnificent palace to house relics of the Buddha and offer the city a befitting gift in lieu of a less grand chedi.

The temple is seven stories high and topped with 37 metal spires that signify the 37 necessary virtues in order to reach enlightenment. The first two Loha Prasadas are in ruins, so a visit here grants you a look at one of the world’s most wonderful and unique sites.

Loha Prasada
Wat Ratchanaddaram
Mahachai Road, Canal Ferry
Phanfah Leelas Bridge
9.00-17.00 daily