Sri Mahamariamman Temple

Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Bangkok can be traced back to the latter half of the nineteenth century. This is an outstanding Hindu temple that was constructed at the initiative of the Tamil immigrants who settled down in southern Thailand. Initially the temple was built by the combined efforts of the traders and the laborers. Later however, more land was purchased and the temple was reconstructed.

The reigning deity of Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Bangkok is Mahamariamman or Uma Devi, who is flanked other Hindu divinities like Ganesha, Kandakumara, Krishna, Vishnu, Rashmi and Kali. Goddess Uma is worshipped here in her three incarnations – Parvati, Durga and Kali. A gold-plated copper dome adds to the majestic appearance of the temple. The courtyard of the temple contains a small shrine that houses the Shiva Lingam. The temple also houses few Buddha images which speak highly of the religious tolerance of Thai society. Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Bangkok illustrates the Chola and Pallava architectural styles. The detail and richness of the color of the carvings on the exterior of the temple make it stand out from way down Silom Road.

The daily rituals at the temple are conducted in the afternoon. The temple remains open to the public 6 am to 8 pm from Saturday s to Thursdays and from 6 am to 9 pm on Fridays. Make sure that you remove your shoes before stepping over any of the lines around the shrines.