Wat Singharam or the Monastery of the Lion - วัดสิงหาราม - Ayutthaya Thailand 2022

Wat Singharam (วัดสิงหาราม)

Wat Singharam or the Monastery of the Lion is a restored ruin located on the city island, on the Rajaphat Institute campus.

The monastery stands opposite Wat Borom Phuttharam on the east bank of Khlong
Chakrai Noi. The ruins of Wat Suan Luang Khangkhao are situated south of Wat
Singharam on the same canal bank.

The site consists of a sermon hall (vihara), two bell-shaped chedi, chedi rai and a
mandapa.

Its historical background and period of construction are unknown. It was possibly built in the Middle Ayutthaya period (1488 - 1629) and was restored in the Late Ayutthaya
period (1629 - 1767).

Fragments of Chinese porcelain decorated with stucco designs were found at the
entrance in front of the vihara. This type of decoration was found back on some other
monuments restored in King Borommakot's reign (1733-1758).

Old maps of this area list this temple as Wat Kot (วัดกด), probably making a reference to King Borommakot.

The Fine Arts Department reconstructed the brick bridge over the remaining stretch of
Khlong Chakrai Noi in the vicinity of Wat Borom Phuttharam and Wat Singharam. This bridge is called Saphan Sing (ตพานสิง) or Lion Bridge.

The temple is small but in fairly good shape considering it’s age. For me the highlight would be the persian Influenced stone bridge over the remains of the canal. It’s not a must see but worth a walk around if you happen to be in the area.

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