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TEMPLES - CHURCHES AND MOSQUES
- Sri Mariamman
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วัดพระศรีมหาอุมาเทวี |
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Maha Uma Devi Temple |
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At the center of Bangkok, one over-100-years Hindu temple is
situated on the Silom road which is one of the hectic business
areas in Thailand. This temple is also known as Wat Khaek or Uma
Devi temple following the principle Buddha image of the temple.
The name of the temple reflects the founder’s belief of
Shakti which mainly dedicates to Goddess Mariamman.
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Hindu Goddess Mariamman or Mother Mari is God Siva’s queen. She
is the goddess of mercy and elegance when she is Mother Mari’s
form. Many devotees worship her and pray for good wishes.
At this Hindu temple, besides the statue of Sri Maha
Mariamman, there are also the statues of other Hindu Gods and
Goddesses including God's Ganesh, Bramha, Vishnu, Lord
Thendayuthapani, Sri Mahalakshmi and Sri Saraswathi.
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architecture features the structural temple of South India
combining between Chola and Palava found in Tamil Nadu in the
south of India. Inside, Sri Maha Mariamman or Mother Mari is
located as a main Goddess of the temple surrounded by God's
Ganesh, Siva, Krishna, Vishnu, Lord Thendayuthapani, Sri
Mahalakshmi and Sri Kali. At the center of this sacred temple,
there is a small Hindu temple where Shiva lingam is located.
This temple used to welcome only Hindus while, during the
afternoon period, the temple is closed for praying to Gods by
reciting Ramayana. However, nowadays the temple is open more to
the public from worshippers of other gods, believers in other
religious to tourists.
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple is open
for a visit and a pray every day with an appropriate dress
regulation. No food is allowed. There are flower stalls close to
the temple, selling flowers, flower garlands, fruits and foods
for ceremonies. |
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Bangkok |
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Khet Bang Rak |
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Khwaeng Silom |
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n/a |
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Free |
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13.72424 N |
100.52294 E |
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