Mahamariamman Temple (Wat Khaek)

Submitted by oliver.irvine on Sat, 2014-09-13 23:00

This temple dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Mariamman feels more like it belongs in India than downtown Bangkok.

Built during the 19th century by Tamil immigrants, it is of the main non-Buddhist places of worship in the capital, and houses numerous statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.

Various festivals and ceremonies take place here throughout the year. Check the website before visiting as the temple closes early on certain ceremony days.

Day From (1):

Mon

Location

Silom (between Pan Rd. and Soi 17)

Bangkok

Thailand

13° 43' 27.3036" N, 100° 31' 22.8108" E

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Issue Date:

2014 Sep 13 - 23:00

Last Fact Check:

Thu, 2015-01-15

Closed:

Time From:

Thu, 2015-01-01 05:00

Time To:

Thu, 2015-01-01 20:00

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Phone Number:

02-238-4007

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(between Pan Rd. and Soi 17)

Place Cities:

Bangkok

Street Name:

Silom

Street Type:

Rd.

Area:

Silom

Country:

Thailand

Website:

www.srimahamariammantemplebangkok.com/

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Short Review:

This temple dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Mariamman feels more like it belongs in India than downtown Bangkok. Built during the 19th century by Tamil immigrants, it is of the main non-Buddhist places of worship in the capital, and houses numerous statues of Hindu gods and goddesses. Various festivals and ceremonies take place here throughout the year. Check the website before visiting as the temple closes early on certain ceremony days.

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Built during the 19th century by Tamil immigrants, this Hindu temple is of the main non-Buddhist places of worship in Bangkok.

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