Belief in worshipping Hindu deities is very common among Thai people. Many Thais pay respect to Hindu gods such as Brahma, Shiva, and Uma Devi. Among them, Ganesha is probably the deity who receives the most worship. One of the most popular places to worship Ganesha is the Huai Khwang Ganesha Shrine, where many devotees come to pay their respects every day. Today, we would like to introduce several places in Bangkok where you can worship Ganesha. Whether you are an experienced believer or just getting started, you can visit these places to pray for good fortune and blessings.
1. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple (Wat Khaek)
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, also known as Wat Khaek, is an ancient Hindu temple built during the reign of King Rama V. It is an important place of worship for Hindus and Thai devotees of Uma Devi. Every year, the temple holds a festival in honor of Kali or Uma Devi. Originally, the temple was not located on Pan Road in Silom as it is today. It began as a small wooden shrine beneath a neem tree along the Silom Canal before Hindu immigrants built the present temple as a place to worship Uma Devi according to their religious beliefs.
Address: 2 Pan Road, Bang Rak Subdistrict, Bang Rak District, Bangkok 10500
Opening Hours: Monday–Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM / Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM / Saturday–Sunday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
2. Devasathan (The Brahmin Temple)
Devasathan, also known as The Brahmin Temple, was built as the center for Brahmin-Hindu religious ceremonies. It was established during the reign of King Rama I and is located next to the Giant Swing in the heart of Bangkok. Inside the temple are several important Hindu deities for visitors to pay their respects.
Address: 268 Dinso Road, Sao Chingcha Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok 10200
Opening Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
3. Huai Khwang Ganesha Shrine
Huai Khwang Ganesha Shrine is one of the most popular places for devotees to worship Ganesha. It is well known for stories of prayers being answered, attracting many people who come to seek blessings. Although the shrine is not as old as some other places of worship, it remains a popular destination for those praying for good fortune, wealth, and other wishes. The shrine is also open for worship 24 hours a day.
Address: Ratchadaphisek Road, Ratchadaphisek Subdistrict, Din Daeng District, Bangkok 10400
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours daily
4. Thephasadin Temple (Wat Thep Montien)
Wat Thep Montien is an ancient Brahmin-Hindu temple built during the reign of King Rama V. The temple features a blend of Thai and South Indian architecture. It enshrines Ganesha in the Mahadeva form, and visitors can also pay respect to many other Hindu deities, including Brahma, Durga, Krishna, and Lakshmi. Visitors are advised to dress modestly when entering the temple.
Address: 136 Samran Rat 1–2, Siriphong Road, Sao Chingcha Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok 10200
Opening Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
5. Vishnu Temple (Wat Vishnu)
Wat Vishnu in Yan Nawa was established in 1920 by South Indian immigrants in Thailand. The temple enshrines Vishnu along with many other important Hindu deities. It is also the only Brahmin-Hindu temple in Thailand that houses all 24 sacred deities brought from India, allowing Thai devotees to worship these sacred images without traveling abroad.
Address: Charoen Rat Road, Thung Wat Don Subdistrict, Sathon District, Bangkok 10120
Opening Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
6. Ganesha Shrine at CentralWorld
Another well-known landmark is the Ganesha Shrine at CentralWorld, where many people have visited to pay their respects. Every day, both devoted worshippers and passersby stop by to worship Ganesha. The shrine is easy to reach, as it is only a short walk from the BTS Skytrain station. Visitors can also pay their respects to Brahma and the Trimurti nearby.
Address: 2978 Rama I Road, Pathum Wan Subdistrict, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours daily
7. Ganesha Shrine at Phlapphla Chai Police Station
The Ganesha Shrine at Phlapphla Chai Police Station is located opposite Wat Yai Faeng, a temple well respected by many Thai people. The shrine was built in 1999 and enshrines Ganesha in the Aishwarya Ganapati form, which depicts Ganesha as a child. This form is believed to embody compassion and loving-kindness. Many people believe that prayers offered to this child form of Ganesha are answered quickly, so devotees often come here to pray in the hope that their wishes will be fulfilled soon.
Address: 447 Phlapphla Chai Road, Pom Prap Subdistrict, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok 10100
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours daily
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