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Ganesh Temple In ThailandPlaces To Visit In Thailand, Nakhon Nayok Big Lord Ganesh Statue
Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist nation with a population of around 60 million people. Buddhism has always been known for it's preachings on tolerance and self sufficiency. Tourism is one of the main foreign exchange earners for this country. While American and European tourists have always dominated the number of tourists to the country, many Asian travellers have now started visiting Thailand. It is a good idea to make a note of the interesting places to visit in Thailand, there is something to please everyone. Kaisilver has always tried to take an active part in spreading the word about Thai travel and even Thai food. On this page we introduce you to an amazing Ganesh statue situated in the Nakhon Nayok province of Thailand. This place is not very far from Bangkok, you can combine it with a visit to other interesting places nearby. The Ganesh statue housed in this premises is around 4 to 5 storeys high, the images will give you an idea of just how imposing and gigantic the statue is.
This is a closer view of the big Lord Ganesh statue at Nakhon Nayok. The majestic statue shows the Trishul with the three prong design. A snake is shown wrapped around the body of the Ganesha statue. All these features have meaning in the Hindu religion where Ganesh is one of the very important Gods. There is an interesting story in Hindu mythology about how Ganesh came to have an elephants head, we have explained that below.
You can well imagine the maginificient height of this Lord Ganesha statue in Nakhon Nayok but taking a glimpse of the statues feet. The devotees walking around the Ganesh statue can hardly be noticed, even the feet of the statue are a few feet high. Other interesting Ganesh statues are placed near the feet of the big statue.
The Thai people have embraced Lord Ganesh and given equal respect and devotion as they would to their own Lord. The statue itself is kept in an open ground and the hot sun did not deter hundreds of devotees from paying their respects to this Hindu God. The silent statue seemed to understand all their problems and people seemed to have full confidence that things would get better in their life, family, study and business.
Sermons are conducted by Thai monk in this Ganesha temple. People thronged in large numbers near a raised dias to hear the monk. Dozens of smaller Ganesha statues were placed on the raised dias. The monk spoke about hope and wished everyone well. There was something more interesting in his talk, the next paragraph explains what.
The monk at the Nakhon Nayok Lord Ganesha temple in Thailand did something more than just preach. He also predicted the lottery results of the coming lottery draw. At least some of the devotees had come to hear just that, they carefully noted down the digits as the monk spoke them out. This prediction is ofcourse not to be taken seriously and you are advised to just listen and forget about it. He did finally advise people not to overspend on lottery or other forms of gambling.
Despite the sky being cloudy, the day was very hot and humid. The concrete floor only reflected the heat up to your face and body. This did not seem to worry devotees who streamed in through the morning and afternoon. Numerous tables on either side can be seen collecting monetary offerings and donations. There is no need to drop notes or coins into every donation box. You can keep a few coins or small 20 baht notes to be used in such cases.
Most of the devotees at the temple in Nakhon Nayok were Thais. A few foreign tourists were spotted and it does seem like their number would grow in the coming years. Many of the Thai visitors seemed to have come from far away provinces, as crowded buses emptied dozens of devotees into the temple premises.
Once you have paid your respects to the Lord Ganesha statue, spend some time at the Ganesh museum on the same premises. The museum houses a collection of Ganesh statues some of which are very impressive. You are expected to remain silent inside the museum and take off your shoes when entering it. As of September 2009, there are no restrictions on taking photographs and you can also use your flash to do so.
The above image shows one of the very impressive Ganesh statues in the museum. Very intricate work can be seen on the high pedestal on which the Lord Ganesha statue is placed. The backdrop is a cloth with a typical Thai design. When you enter this Ganesh museum in Nakhon Nayok, tell yourself that it is a temple (rather than a museum) and that it deserves to be respected just like any other holy place.
The Story Of Ganesh, The God With The Elephant Head. Hindu mythology says that Lord Ganesh was created by Goddess Parvati. She used some dough to make Ganesh and then breathed life into him. The Goddess wanted someone to keep a watch at the door while she bathed, she asked Ganesha to do so. As Ganesh sat gaurd at the door, Lord Shiva came to visit Goddess Parvati and was stopped by Ganesha. This angered Lord Shiva who cut off Ganesha's head. But on hearing the story from Parvati, Lord Shiva realized that Ganesh was right after all. He then replaced Ganesh's head with that of an elephant. This was how Ganesh came to have an elephants head. The Above Information Is Provided By http://www.kaijewels.com
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