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 Description:   The City Pillar Shrine, the heart of Suphan Buri town, was once a Thai-style wooden shrine housing stone statues of the gods Shiva and Vishnu. Following renovations, however, the shrine was rebuilt as an edifice in the Chinese style, housing a Mahayana Buddhist bas relief of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, also called the four-handed God Vishnu, who is much worshipped by both Thais and Chinese. On the full moon day of the 7th Chinese lunar month, the shrine, with support from the Chinese Association, holds a huge alms-offering ceremony for the poor. This Mahayana Buddhist festival always attracts thousands of participants.

 

The City Pillar Shrine is located on Malai Maen Road, Tambon Rua Yai, Amphoe Mueang, Suphan Buri. It is open for visitors at all times.
 
 Province   Suphan Buri  Direction:      
 District   Mueang    
 City   Rua Yai  Comments:    Official Web:    
 Genre   Religion      Related links:    
 Best exposure   Afternoon          
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 Opening time   na          
 Entry fee   Free     GPS :   14.47832 N 100.11089 E  
                     
                     
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