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Thamma Katanyu Shrine |
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ศาลเจ้ามูลนิธิธรรมกตัญญู |
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Sian Lo Tai Thian Kong |
เสียนหลอไต้เทียนกง |
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Thamma Katanyu Shrine or Sian Lo Tai Thian Kong is a large
Chinese shrine on an area of 26.5 rai on Sukhumvit Road, Bang Pu
Mai sub-district, Mueang district, Samut Prakan province.
This shrine was built in 1991 with a model applied from the Nan
Khun Soen Tai Thian Fu Foundation in Taiwan. Its architectural
structures were full of ancient Chinese arts and cultures that
are great and magnificent. Five Taiwan gods and warlords were
enshrined: Li, Chue, U, Chu and Fan families called U Fu Sian
Suai (Wong Wang Aia). The internal shrine is gorgeous and
splendid with red and gold colors which are lucky ones for
Chinese people. The roof was covered with tiles decorated with
sacred animals in response to Chinese belief such as swans and
dragons that existed in ancient Chinese folklores. The eaves
were carved and covered with gold. In addition, there are the
shrine of Goddess of Mercy and other gods worshipped by people.
Another prominent thing that tourist like to take photos is
double lions that are the biggest in Thailand. They were carved
green jade imported from China and were sacred incantation. It
was also believed that the double lions can get rid of evils,
ghosts and all mysteries.
Moreover, the foundation uses the
shrine for annual festivals such as Chinese New Year, Yuan Chiao
Day, The Krachat festival, god’s birthday, etc.
Travel
to the shrine: Use the old Sukhumvit Road (to Bang Pu) about at
kilometer marker 33 about 1 km from the ancient city and about 8
km from Sukhumvit Road.
Open hours: daily from 8 am to 5 pm
Admission fee: free of charge |
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Samut Prakan |
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Mueang |
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Bang
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Afternoon |
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Free |
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13.53908 N |
100.62808 E |
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