Chakri dynasty
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The Chakri dynasty is the current reigning dynasty of the Kingdom of Thailand. The head of the house is the king, who is head of state. The family has ruled Thailand since the founding of the Rattanakosin Era and the city of Bangkok in 1782; following the end of Taksin Thonburi's reign, when the capital of Siam shifted to Bangkok. The royal house was founded by Rama I, an Ayutthaya military leader of Sino-Mon descent.
The Chakri Mahaprasat, inside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the dynastic seat and official residence of the dynasty.
Image: Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke portrait
Image: Buddha Loetla Nabhalai portrait
Sudarshana Chakra
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The Sudarshana Chakra is a divine discus, attributed to Vishnu in the Hindu scriptures. The Sudarshana Chakra is generally portrayed on the right rear hand of the four hands of Vishnu, who also holds the Panchajanya (conch), the Kaumodaki (mace), and the Padma (lotus).
Iconography of the Sudarshana Chakra upon a temple wall
Sudarshana Chakra depicted as Chakratalvar who is an ayudhapurusha and a fierce aspect of his owner Vishnu
Chakra in a 13th-century-CE metal Vishnu icon
18th century bronze representation of the Sudarshana Chakra at Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore.