Ganesha Shrine

The Ganesha Shrine in Bangkok is directly adjacent to the Trimurti Shrine in front of CentralWorld shopping mall. It’s another important Hindu shrine within the complex, this time dedicated for the son of Shiva and Parvati. Ganesha is considered a master of intellect and wisdom, and visitors here seek to be blessed with artistic success and accomplishment.

The Hindu deity is one of the more recognisable (at least for non-Hindus) because of his elephant head, human components (many arms), elements of serpents, and the big belly that it’s depicted with. Ganesha is often linked to the field of arts, but is, in fact, the Destroyer of Obstacles. Craftsmen would invoke Ganesha before embarking on a delicate process like stone carving. He’s also believed to be the god of good fortune and is revered by businessmen who wish for success in their ventures.

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