Ganesh—The Silver Temple, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Ianatlarge
N 18° 46.728 E 098° 59.016
47Q E 498271 N 2076352
A popular statue of Ganesh, in a popular temple in Chiang Mai.
Waymark Code: WMXH8G
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 01/13/2018
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Ganesh is the god of wisdom, and dealing with difficult situations. He takes the form of an elephant, and is associated with the Hindu pantheon of deities. While based in India, he is a popular deity in south east Asia, and certainly in Thailand, both as a distinct Hindu god, and as an associate of the Buddha. His image to be found frequently throughout the Kingdom.
This incarnation of Ganesh is found in the new and wondrous Silver Temple of Chiang Mai. Entry to this area requires a 50 baht (~$2) donation. The area is always crowded with people seeking spiritual enlightenment and selfies. The statue is human sized, gold in colour, and brightly lit at night.
Associated Religion(s): Hinduisum
Statue Location: The Silver Temple, Chiang Mai.
Entrance Fee: 50 baht
Artist: Unknown
Website: [Web Link]
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Take a picture of the statue. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn't hurt.
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