WAT SAKET 

Wat Saket, also known as the Golden Mount, is a Buddhist temple located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The temple has a long and fascinating history that dates back to the Ayutthaya period. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name Wat Saket, which can be translated as "wash hair". According to the legend, it was believed that on the King's return from the war, he stopped to take a bath and wash his hair at the temple, before entering the inner part of the city. 

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The temple is built on an artificial hill. King Rama IV began to build a small chedi on the 'hill' leftover from the former king.  King Rama the V completed the chedi where it enshrines a relic of the Buddha, which was brought from India. Over the years, Wat Saket has undergone several restorations, with the wall and other features added over time.  The Wat Saket that is seen today was built in the early 20th century. 

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Wat Saket has played an important role in Thai history. The temple has been the site of several important religious events, including the annual temple fair that takes place during the Loy Krathong festival. The temple continues to be an important center of Buddhist practice, with monks and laypeople coming to worship and meditate.