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((Short description|Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya province, Thailand))
((More citations needed|date=August 2022))
((Infobox religious building
| name                  = Wat Na Phra Men
| native_name           = วัดหน้าพระเมรุ
| image                 = วัดหน้าพระเมรุ 08.jpg
| alt                   = 
| sect                  = [[Theravada|Theravāda]] [[Maha Nikaya|Mahā Nikāya]]
| caption               = The ''[[ubosot]]'' and the striking gable
| map_type              = 
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| location              = 76 Moo 4, [[Lumphli]], [[Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District]], [[Ayutthaya province|Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya]], 13000
| coordinates           = ((Coord|14.36|100.56|type:landmark_region:TH|display=inline-title))
| religious_affiliation = [[Buddhism]]
| deity                 = 
| country               = [[Thailand]]
| functional_status     = [[wat|Third-class royal temple]]
| website               = 
| founded_by            = Unknown
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))
'''Wat Na Phra Men''', also written as '''Wat Na Phramen''' (((lang-th|วัดหน้าพระเมรุ))) is a historic active [[wat|Buddhist temple]] in [[Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province]]. Considered as part of [[Ayutthaya Historical Park]] and known as a very beautiful temple.

== Overview ==
The temple is located along Khlong Sa Bua on the north bank of the Khlong Khu Mueang (the old course of [[Lopburi River]]) just opposite the Ayutthaya Royal Grand Palace. Its location can be considered outside the Ayutthaya Island. Previously known as "Wat Phra Merurachikaram" (วัดหน้าพระเมรุราชิการาม).<ref name=phra /><ref name=tat />

The temple was built since the time when [[Ayutthaya era|Ayutthaya was the capital]] without knowing who built it and the exact year of creation. The name "Na Phra Men", literally translated as "in front of royal cremation", hence it is assumed that it was built as a cremation site for nobility or royal family in the Ayutthaya period.

Wat Na Phra Men is one of the few temples in the Ayutthaya Historical Park that were not burned by the [[Konbaung dynasty|Ava]] troops during [[Burmese–Siamese War (1765–1767)|the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767]]. The temple is therefore still able to maintain its exquisite condition after many renovations during the [[Rattanakosin period]].

The outstanding construction is the ''[[ubosot]]'' (ordination hall)'s gable is featuring Lord [[Vishnu]] mounted on [[garuda]], on top of the demon [[Rāhu]] placed between two [[Phaya Nak|nāgas]] and flanked by 26 [[Deva (Buddhism)|devas]].

The ubosot faces south and measures approximately ((convert|50|m|ft|1|abbr=on)) by ((convert|16|m|ft|1|abbr=on)). Inside there are octagonal columns. The top of the columns were made in the form of closed lotuses to support the large roof. The ceiling was decorated with carved wood and coloured glasses showing the meaning of beautiful stars in the celestial.<ref name=tat>((cite web|url=https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/wat-na-phramen|title=Wat Na Phramen|work=TAT))</ref>

The principal Buddha image is seated in the [[Maravijaya attitude|gesture of subduing Māra]], and wears royal attire. The Buddha full name is "Phra Buddha Nimitr Vichit Maramoli Sisanpeth Boromtrailokanat" (พระพุทธนิมิตวิชิตมารโมลีศรีสรรเพชญบรมไตรโลกนาถ; abbreviated as Phra Buddha Nimitr) with the lap of ((convert|4.40|m|ft|1|abbr=on)) wide and ((convert|6|m|ft|1|abbr=on)) high. Its name was given by King [[Rama III]].<ref>((cite web|url=https://mgronline.com/dhamma/detail/9600000065388|title=พระพุทธรูปทรงเครื่องกษัตริย์ ที่ใหญ่และงามที่สุดของกรุงศรีฯ รอดจากถูกพม่าเผาทำลายอย่างน่าอัศจรรย์|date=2017-07-04|accessdate=2022-04-26|language=thai|trans-title=The great and most beautiful Buddha image in royal robes in Ayutthaya miraculously survived being burned by Burmese|work=ASTV Manager))</ref>

Another principal Buddha image is "Phra Khanthararaj" (พระคันธารราฐ), which is enshrined inside the ''viharn noi'' (chapel) beside the ubosot. It is a green stone Buddha image that is presumed to be more than 1,500 years old, from the [[Dvaravati]] period. Considered as one of five seated Buddha images in this type in Thailand which is worth preserved.<ref name=phra>((cite web|url=https://mgronline.com/travel/detail/9640000089519|title=กราบพระคันธารราฐอายุกว่า 1,500 ปี ณ "วัดหน้าพระเมรุ" อยุธยา
|date=2021-09-09|accessdate=2022-04-26|language=thai|work=ASTV Manager|trans-title=Pay respects to the Phra Khanthararaj over 1,500 years old at "Wat Na Phra Men", Ayutthaya))</ref>

The temple is now a recognised ancient monument since 1935 by the [[Fine Arts Department]].

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:รูปปั้นพระพุทธเจ้าที่วัดหน้าพระเมรุ - Phra Khantharat Statue of Buddha at Wat Na Phra Meru.jpg|Phra Khanthararaj
File:Phra Phuttha Nimit Wichit Mara Moli.jpg|Phra Buddha Nimitr
File:Wat Naphrameru.JPG|Ruined [[stupa|chedis]]
File:วัดหน้าพระเมรุ Wat Na Phramen (8).jpg|Mural  painting
File:วัดหน้าพระเมรุ Wat Na Phramen (15).jpg|The temple
</gallery>

== See also ==
*[[Ayutthaya Historical Park]]
*[[Thai Buddhist sculpture]]

== References ==
((reflist))

[[Category:Tourist attractions in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province]]
[[Category:Registered ancient monuments in Thailand]]
[[Category:Buddhist temples in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province]]
[[Category:Thai Theravada Buddhist temples and monasteries]]

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