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Shrines and Religious Objects

Wat Sri Maha Uma Devi
The temple's address is 2, located on Pan Road of Silom
Subdistrict, Bangrak District, Bangkok. The place of worship was
established 100 years ago, completed in year 1916, by Tamil Nadu
Indians from the South of India. It was originally called “Mariamman
Temple,” but the temple's name was changed to “Maha Uma Devi
Temple.” However, among Thais, the temple is better known as
“Wat Khaek Silom,” meaning the Indian temple on Silom Road.
Every year, the temple sponsors a spectacular festival and procession
in worship of the goddess Maha Uma Devi; the festival is called
the Navaratri, and is well known in Thailand. The temple houses
contains many important images of Deities that were brought in from
India for observance, such as the Ishvara, Uma and Brahman Thada.
In addition, a Buddha image of “Phra Buddha Chinnarat Wat Khaek”
was also established so Buddhists may come for circumambulation
and prayers on important Buddhist religious days, as well.
Wat Vishnu or Vishnu Mandir and
Hindu Dharma Sabha
Wat Thep Monthien of the Hindu Samaj Association, Bangkok
Located at 50 Soi Wat Prok, Thung Wat Don Subdistrict ,
Yannawa District, Bangkok. It was established by Hindu People Wat Thep Monthien of the Hindu Samaj Association
who migrated from the Uttar Pradesh state of India. Originating in
1915 as the Hindu Dharma Sabha, it became the “Vishnu Temple” in Wat Thep Monthien of the Hindu Samaj Association
1920. Inside, there are many sanctums of different sizes to enshrine is located at 136/2 Siriphongse Road, Sao Chingcha Subdistrict,
images of important deities such as Vishnu, Shiva as a Lingum, the Bangkok. They began with associated work on social activities
Goddess Durga, and Devas in the Ramayana epic. mainly on knowledge and scholarships to children and youth. The
The Arya Samaj Association religious work on Brahmin-Hinduism is the establishment of the
Thep Monthien Sanctum to enshrine the 9 images of Gods of Virtue
Located at 9 Soi Don Kusol 3, Thung Wat Don and Merit: Narayana and Lakshmi, Rama and Bhagvati Sita, Krishna
Subdistrict, Yannawa District, Bangkok, the area is next to the Hindu and Radha, the Lord Buddha in the 9 reincarnation of Vishnu, Shiva
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Dharma Sabha. or Ishavara in the Nataraja, the Durga Goddess of Strength and
Geeta Ashram Thailand Protection, Ganesh, Hanuman and Sati, the Goddess.

Located at 145 Soi Phrom Sri 1/39, Sukhumvit Road, Every Brahmin-Hindu temples and associations
Bangkok. This ashram primarily worships Krishna and follows have continually participated in all activities of Thai society.
the scriptural practices of the Bhagavad Gita. They also pledge loyalty to the Royal Monarchy on all important
The Brahmin-Hinduism Cultural Promotion occasions through the coordinations of the Dhevasathan. Thus,
Association strong relationship between Brahmin-Hinduism and the Kingdom
of Thailand can always be seen.
Located in Soi Somprasong on Phetchburi Road in
Bangkok. The activities of the association focuses on disseminating
the Hindu dharma through religious music and dance. The association
is under the patronage of the Thai-Bharata Ashram and helps promote
the teaching of Yoga, as a way of meditation in the Brahmin-Hindu
tradition for the benefit of one's physical and spiritual life.

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