During the reign of King Rama VI, Wat Phra Pathom Chedi was renovated and later became the royal temple of the King. Within the monastery compound, the sacred Chedi houses Lord Buddha’s relics. There are various interesting historical items, including the Phra Ruang Rodjanarit (พระร่วงโรจนฤทธ์), an image of Buddha bestowing pardon, is enshrined in a vihara located in the North and in front of Phra Pathom Chedi