Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall, Bangkok
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Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall is the principal throne hall of the Phra Maha Prasat complex. Originally the site of the Indraphisek Maha Prasat Throne Hall, King Rama I commissioned its construction for the coronation ceremony, in accordance with ancient royal tradition, in 1783 B.E., on the western side of the Middle Palace. Construction was completed in 1781 B.E. 2322 B.E. However, in 1789 B.E., lightning struck and the entire building was completely destroyed. Therefore, King Rama I ordered the construction of the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall on the original site, which was as large as the Suriyamarin Throne Hall in the Royal Palace in Ayutthaya. Upon completion, King Rama I traveled to this throne hall to conduct official duties and then resided at the Phimanrattaya Throne Hall. Upon the death of King Rama I, his remains were enshrined in the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall. This became a tradition for the royal remains of the monarch and queen, and occasionally, the remains of high-ranking members of the royal family were also enshrined.
During the reign of King Rama III, King Nangklao ordered a meeting of monks to recite the Tripitaka at Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall. In the reign of King Rama VI, when King Chulalongkorn passed away and his body was enshrined in Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall, King Rama VI perceived that the four pillars supporting the castle's spire, which were freestanding in the center of the four porches, were obstructing and obstructing the view of the royal remains. Therefore, he ordered the removal of these four pillars and the interior murals were changed from the floral motif of a garland to the design of a deity in prayer. Today, it is the site of various royal ceremonies, including the annual Chatramongkol Royal Ceremony.
The architectural style of the castle is a raised platform. Each quadrangular porch is of equal length and width. The front porch faces north and is projected by a projecting porch, housing the Phra Thinang Busabok Mala in the center. The throne hall is constructed of brick and mortar. Distinctive features of Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall include the spire decorated with Garuda on all four sides, the supports depicting Garuda holding a Naga, and the Thai-style roof covered with glazed terracotta tiles. There are four tiers of porches on all four sides, except for the front, which has another tier of porches. The roof is decorated with gable decorations, bai raka, and hang hong (swan-shaped chofa), bai raka, and hong-song (swan-shaped garlands) in the Naga Beuan and Naga Sadung styles. The pediments of all four porches are carved with lacquered and gilded wood depicting Narayana riding a Suban on a blue glass background, surrounded by a scrollwork of thep nom (hand-rolled scrolls). The eastern porch has a door leading to a terrace that continues to the Aphorn Phimok Prasat Throne Hall. The western porch has a door leading to a terrace that continues to the Ho Plieng Khrueng. The northern porch has left and right entrances, and the central door serves as the royal procession. Leading to the front balcony is the Phra Thinang Busabok Mala, which King Rama IV commissioned for His Majesty to appear at grand royal ceremonies or to receive audiences from the public. On occasion, he also commissioned the installation of sacred objects for offerings and worship. Inside the Grand Palace is the mother-of-pearl-decorated royal throne, flanked by a nine-tiered white umbrella. This throne served as the royal residence of the monarch during royal appearances and for enshrining sacred objects during various royal ceremonies. To the east is the mother-of-pearl royal throne of King Rama I the Great.
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