Wat Kudee Dao or the Monastery of the Star Dormitory - Ayutthaya Thailand

WAT KUDEE DAO (วัดกุฏีดาว)
Wat Kudee Dao or the Monastery of the Star Dormitory is located off the city island in
the northeastern sector of the city. It is also spelled Wat Kudi Dao.

Wat Kudee Dao is located in area known as Ayodaya. It is widely believed that an ancient
Dvaravati settlement existed in this area prior to King U-Thong’s arrival in 1351.

Recent excavations suggest that Wat Kudee Dao was built on the foundation of earlier buildings that predated the foundations of Ayutthaya. However, Royal Chronicles fail to mention it until King Thai Sa’s reign (1709-1733). The first report about this monastery is that the younger brother of King Thai Sa went out to be ordained as a monk at the Monastery of the Star Dormitory.

The restorations at Wat Kudee Dao began in 1711 and were completed in 1715. Royal Chronicles report that, when the renovations at Wat Kudee Dao were finished, a seven-day festival was held to celebrate its completion. Holy acts of merit were performed by giving alms and making offerings of worship. This younger brother would later be crowned in 1733 as King Borommakot.

The temple was a pleasant surprise to find. I would recommend a visit to anyone in the area. Enjoy the video!

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