August 8, 2015

Dhevasathan (Brahmin Shrines) เทวสถาน โบสถ์พราหมณ์

Dhevasathan (Brahmin Shrines)







Commonly called Brahmin Temple, King Rama I ordered The Dhevasathan built in 1784 to be used for holding brahmin rites and ceremonies.  The temple comprises of 3 thai-styled brick and mortar buildings.  on the left-hand side is the shrine of Shiva, inside which the bronze image of Shiva in the blessing posture is contained.  The middle chapel is Ganesha Shrine and Vishnu on the right -hand side.  In front of the 3 shines, there is an image of Brahma Enshrined under a small pavilion.  Dhevasathan is the evidence of Brahminism which was spread into Thailand and mingled in the thaiway of life and its customs and ceremonies from the past until now.

268 Dinso Road, Saochincha, Khet Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200







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