Bang Rak, Thailand
2 Pan Rd, Silom,
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+66973159569
A beautiful Hindu temple right at the center of the city. It's small but very beautiful, especially the inner roof which is decorated with gods and goddess' figures in mosaic. There is also a fortune telling section (เซียมซี), something I usually see in Chinese temples. Pretty interesting to see it in a Hindu temple!
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The atmosphere in the temple transports you to Southern India. Built in 1895 and ornately decorated by the faithful as a tribute to the Hindu goddess Uma, it serves as a spiritual center for believers. Statuettes of Hindu deities scatter the expansive interior around the altar. Uma, her son Kantha-Kumar, and Ganesh are enshrined in the innermost part. Only Brahmas and strict vegetarians are granted an audience with them during the annual Dussera festival. Legend had it that Kantha-Kumar later had an elephant head and become Ganesh, the Hindu Muse of art students.The Brahman leads homage rituals 4 times a day amidst ceremonious bells. Participants receive a red dot on their forehead and a sacred bit to taste. The Dussera is a notable festival of Silom. Even Thais and Chinese set up a dedication table to welcome Uma.Visitors have to take their shoes off and cleanse themselves before entering. Certain areas are strictly off-limit to the public.
You can explore with boat to Phra Sumen Fort Pier, Klong Banglumphu Pier, Charoenphol Bridge Pier, Hua Chang Bridge MBK. Tickets only 20 BTH around. Next to Golden Mount, Bangkok.
Visit if you are a devotee of the faith.. I arrived at an apparently busy time... shoes to be taken off and temperatures to be taken before you can enter. The whole area is undercover. Street side and walking distance from BTS Chong Nonsi.
Best temple in Bangkok. And nice prasad and awesome art. This temple belong to Lord Uma devi. Still lord shiva navgrah ( belong to our solar system) and lord ganesha & lord kartika also here
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