Paying Respect At Shiva Temple (Ramintra Soi 71) : Bangkok, Thailand (Sep’14)

19 Sep 2014 / Visited Lord Shiva Temple in Bangkok, Thailand. This is the only Hindu temple in Bangkok (Ramintra Soi 71). Address: 141/71 Ram Inthra 71 Road, Bang Khen District, Bangkok 10220

My Walking Story in Shiva Temple :

Today I am going to tell you about a Shiva Temple which is in Bangkok, Thailand. I was unaware of this temple but one of my Indian friends told me about it and we went to see that which is located at 141/71 Ram Inthra 71 Road, Bang Khen District, and Bangkok 10220.

I was very curious to see that time as during that time I was feeling homesickness and missing that spiritual atmosphere of India. One is aware of it that in India it is easy to find a temple or holy place for the prayers and the same in Thailand as well, but the Indian touch I felt over here was awesome.

It’s easy to reach over here, all you have to do, take any bus or cab to Ramintra. Get down at Soi Khu Bon, you can now start walking towards Soi 27, it will be a 1.5 km walk which will end in Yaek 27, from here the temple is hardly 600 meters. Now you can walk all along or just ask your cab driver to drop you there (provided you have taken a cab, if you have taken a bus then walking is the only option).

The moment I reach this place was amazing and it was truly a magnificent divine place. I would like to describe some stuff about Lord Shiva: Shiva is the destroyer who ends the cycle of time which, in turn, creates a new Creation. With Parvati, Shiva had a son, the god Ganesha. The boy was in fact created out of earth including clay to keep her company also protect her while Shiva went on his meditative wanderings.

The snake around Shiva’s neck reinforces a sense of stillness while the mountains, snow plus the snake around Lord Shiva’s neck are a symbol representing his sense of calmness. Self-contained plus content, Shiva is a representation of calm and peace. Lord Shiva is very popular with the young including the old alike, Lord Shiva deals with the universe, meditates most of the time, likes to mind his own business, has a crazy mix of anger plus calm, and is someone whose stories have managed to attract to every generation of people.

Furthermore, the temple was a hidden gem I must say that, while the way to reach this temple was much congested, and you won’t find many people flocking here especially the tourists. While I was there I could only see a rare Indians including Thai people praying there. A must revisit place overall. Just visit there and find peace yourself. The Indian and Thai communities together built this temple of Lord Shiva.

The surrounding was beautiful along with different statues of Lord Ganesha, elephants, etc. a small sitting table was there, and the architecture was fabulous. One can practice meditation over here, in such a peaceful atmosphere it was. Lord Shiva is also known as Mahadev, is one of the three deities of the “Great Trinity” or ‘The Hindu Triad’, as per the Hindu mythology. All the stories related to Lord Shiva started getting rewind in my head. I felt really good over here. I have clicked numerous pictures of this temple to check it out on my blog and I performed my prayer over here, while this place is has a mixed touch of Thailand as well as Indian.

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• Where is the Shiva Temple (Lord Shiva’s Vihara) located in Bangkok?
  It is located in Ramintra Soi 71 (also called Soi Khubon 27), in the Bang Khen district of Bangkok—address often given as 141/71 Ram Inthra 71 Road, or Soi Khubon 27, Intersection 27.

• How do I get there?
  You can take a bus or taxi to Ramintra, get off near Soi Khubon, then walk about 1.5 km to Yaek 27, and continue around 600 m to reach the temple.

• What are the temple’s opening hours?
  The temple is open daily from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 or 7:00 p.m., according to recent guides.

• What makes this Shiva temple unique or special?
  It features a large golden Shiva statue, statues of various deities including Ganesha, Kali, Guan Yin, and an enchanting sacred pond with water from three sources: Mount Kailash, Suvarnabhumi, and the Ganges.

• What kind of architecture and artistry can visitors expect?
  Visitors describe exquisite artistry—including gold-plated sculptures, bronze and clay tableaus, mythical scenes like the churning of the ocean, magnificent idols of the Shiva family, and a large meditation statue—all blending Hindu and Buddhist elements.

• Is this temple well known among tourists?
  It remains relatively hidden and uncrowded—mostly frequented by the local Thai and Indian communities, offering a peaceful, meditative environment.

• Are there places to rest or meditate within the temple complex?
  Yes, the surroundings include seating areas and tranquil spots ideal for meditation.

• Which deities are worshipped inside?
  The temple houses shrines to Lord Shiva, Parvati, Ganesha, Kali, Laxmi, Guan Yin, plus representations of Rama, Sita, Hanuman, Chinese gods, and Buddha—creating a harmonious spiritual blend.

• What cultural significance does the temple hold in Bangkok’s Hindu landscape?
  Bangkok hosts several Hindu temples—such as Sri Maha Mariamman (Wat Khaek), Ganesha Temple, Vishnu Temple, and Dev Mandir—reflecting a vibrant Indian religious presence. This Shiva temple adds to that spiritual mosaic, symbolizing syncretism of Hinduism and Buddhism in Thailand.

• Can visitors receive blessings or participate in rituals?
  While specific details vary, guides note that there is staff guidance on worship. Other Hindu temples sometimes offer tilak or blessings with small tokens, so it’s possible similar practices may be available here.