The world’s tallest Ganesha statue is not in India or Nepal, but in Chachoengsao, Thailand. It is not hundreds of years old but was built in 2012. The construction of this bronze Ganesh statue was started in 2009 and was completed in 2012. The statue is 39 meters (almost 128 feet) tall combining the base. This is almost as tall as 14 story building.
This is the tallest standing Ganesha statue in the world. It has 4 hands. Upper right hand holding jack fruit, upper left hand holding sugar cane, lower right hand holding banana, and lower left hand holding a mango. The statue was built on 40,000 square meters of land in Chachoengsao, to watch over the land and stand in harmony with the local way of living and economy.
Lord Ganesh is a popular Hindu god who helps people get past any obstacles and achieve their goals. Ganesh is worshipped by all classes of people and also worshipped by people from different beliefs and religions. The worship of Ganesh in Thailand emerged in the era when ...
The Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady อาสนวิหารแม่พระบังเกิด บางนกแขวก, also known as Bang Nok Khwaek Cathedral, stands as a serene and striking landmark along the banks of the Mae Klong River in Bang Nok Khwaek subdistrict of Bang Khonthi district, Samut Songkhram Province, Thailand.
Constructed between 1890 and 1896 under the direction of French missionary Father Paolo Salmone, this historic Roman Catholic church rises as one of the oldest and most distinctive places of worship in the country, serving as the cathedral for the Diocese of Ratchaburi.
Its architecture embodies classic French Gothic Revival style, featuring a tall, slender spire that reaches approximately 50 meters into the sky and crowns a cross-shaped structure, drawing the eye upward in a graceful expression of verticality.
The exterior presents a blend of white and gray tones, achieved through fired brick walls coated in a unique plaster mixed with crushed sugarcane ...
Wat Suwandararam วัดสุวรรณดาราราม
The 'Temple of the Golden Star', is one of the surviving ancient temples in the UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site, Ayutthaya. Famed for its exquisite mural paintings, magnificent architecture and grandeur, the temple has served as an important symbol of legitimacy for the rulers of the Chakri dynasty. It continues to be revered by generations of Thai nationals, civilians and royals alike.
All those wishing to learn about the exploits and heroic deeds of the Thai royals through the gorgeous murals won’t be disappointed while visiting Wat Suwan Dararam. The recent renovations of the temple have added a mystical touch to the structure. With its elaborate murals and grand architecture, the Wat Suwadararam is a visual delight to history and art buffs alike. The complex boasts of a complicated and textured history, that has survived generations of neglect and attempts at subordination. If you wish to discover Thailand in a new...
Wat Phraya Tikaram วัดพระญาติการาม
Wat Phraya Tikaram is located off the city island in the eastern part of the city.
Wat Phraya Tikaram is an active monastery. It has all the required structures for providing services to the local community. Most of the buildings in site appear to be designed in the Bangkok Period. The ordination hall was built in an east/west axis. Its triple layered roof frames an intricately carved gable. This has been partially decorated with mirrored tiles. The outer walls of the ubosot have been painted yellow, and sema stones (old and new) mark the boundaries.
The ordination hall also has a number of votive tablets on display. Many Buddha images and Hindi deities had been placed in increments around this building. The images are in a variety of poses, but standing and walking Buddha images are a reoccurring theme at Wat Phraya Tikaram (which is uncommon in Ayutthaya). The bell tower is situated in front of the ordination hall. It has windows in ...
