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SHRINES AND RELIGIOUS PLACES
- Chao Pho Sua
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ศาลเจ้าพ่อเสือ |
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Tiger God Shrine |
Chao Por Suea Shrine |
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Tiger God Shrine is located at 468 Tanao Road near the Giant
Swing, PraNakorn, Bangkok. It is one of the most ancient and the
most renowned Teochew Chinese Temple in Bangkok. The shrine
houses statues of Chinese Supreme Being, including the Tiger
God, Guan Yu and Matsu (Goddess of the Seal), which are highly
venerated among both Thai and Chinese people.
Tiger God
Shrine was built in 1834 in the era of King Rama III. In the
past, it was located on BamrungMuang Road but was relocated by
the command of King Rama V to the Tanao Road, the present
location.
The building of the shrine was built according
to the popular shrine in the south of China. What makes this
shrine attractive is the fame of the Tiger God who is believed
to have an extreme power of blessing worshipers with good
fortune. The story of the Tiger God was believed to be linked
with LuangPorRuang of WatMahannapara (Wat Mahan) since it
reflects the relationship between Thai and Chinese population in
this area. People usually worship the shrine with 18 joss sticks
to be burned in six pots, one pair of red candles and one
garland. To worship the Tiger God, especially, they normally use
streaky pork, egg, and sweetened sticky rice. Moreover, people
usually come to cast lots here.
Apart from being popular
about the extreme power, this shrine is also popular for its
architectural style and interior design especially the antiques
inside the shrine. Some of the antiques are more than 100 years
old.
The Tiger God Shrine is opened daily. The most
suitable time to worship is from 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. The worshippers
should dress appropriately. It is recommended to travel by bus
since there are limited parking spaces. The buses that pass this
shrine are no. 10, 12, 19, 35, 42 and POR OR 12, or taxi. |
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Phra Nakhon |
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Chao Pho Sua |
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Free |
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13.75378 N |
100.49843 E |
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