Ganesha Temple
12 kms East of Phrae off R1024 sits a Ganesha temple that I can't quite get the name right for yet.
Ganesha (also Ganesa or Ganapati) is one of the most important gods in Hinduism. Ganesha is easily recognized with his elephant head and human body, representing the soul (atman) and the physical (maya). Ganesha is the patron of writers, travellers, students, and commerce, and he removes obstacles blocking new projects. The deity is fond of sweets, to the slight detriment of his figure.
Ganesha is also worshipped as a principal deity in both Jainism and Buddhism. For the Ganapatya Hindu sect, Ganesha is the most important deity.
There's a proud resident turkey on the temple ground, who likes authority on his territory.
Worth a visit? Only if you're looking for another box to tick or seriously interested in Ganesh.
There has to be a story there why this Ganesha temple is way out there in the Phrae boondocks...
12 kms East of Phrae off R1024 sits a Ganesha temple that I can't quite get the name right for yet.
Ganesha (also Ganesa or Ganapati) is one of the most important gods in Hinduism. Ganesha is easily recognized with his elephant head and human body, representing the soul (atman) and the physical (maya). Ganesha is the patron of writers, travellers, students, and commerce, and he removes obstacles blocking new projects. The deity is fond of sweets, to the slight detriment of his figure.
Ganesha is also worshipped as a principal deity in both Jainism and Buddhism. For the Ganapatya Hindu sect, Ganesha is the most important deity.
There's a proud resident turkey on the temple ground, who likes authority on his territory.
Worth a visit? Only if you're looking for another box to tick or seriously interested in Ganesh.
There has to be a story there why this Ganesha temple is way out there in the Phrae boondocks...
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