partially restored buddha image in earth touching pose, in front of ruins of central prang, wat mahathat, ayutthaya

1374 ayutthaya bhumisparsha borommaracha buddha buddhism buddhist center central city construction dwelling earth enshrined erected front grand great hall head historical history important khmer king kingdom located mahathat monasteries monastery monastic old one palace park partially patriach patriarch period pose prang proximity relic relics religious restored royal ruins seat seated sect started statue stupa supreme temple thai thailand theravada touching vihara wat