Ganesh, Wat Sai Cowl—Chiang Rai, Thailand
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Ianatlarge
N 19° 38.520 E 099° 44.376
47Q E 577541 N 2172034
A statue of the god Ganesh, in a Buddhist temple in northern Thailand.
Waymark Code: WMEM77
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 06/12/2012
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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 representation of Ganesh is found in a Buddhist wat on the road to the northern Thai city of Chiang Rai. The temple itself is worth a look, modern in design, it displays a wide range of Buddhist and local cultural artefacts and imagery.
Ganesh stands in a covered area in a shrine facing into the centre of the temple. He is elaborately portrayed, with a prayer area before the statue. The statue is one metre plus high.
Associated Religion(s): Hinduism
Statue Location: Wat Sai Cowl.
Entrance Fee: free
Artist: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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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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