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Thailand....preserving Hindu culture


Samudra Manthan (Churning of the sea) - At Bangkok AirportIn Bangkok, Thailand's new international airport called Suvarn-bhoomi, (Land of Gold) is a huge display from the Hindu scriptures of Devi Bhagavat and Vishnu Puran.When asked: 'Can we imagine putting up this kind of art at Indian Airports?'Someone answered: 'There will be protests from so called secularists, pseudo secularists etc. etc.'

Samudra Manthan (Churning of the sea) - At Bangkok Airport












THAILAND: Bangkok Grand Palace

In Bangkok (Krung Thep), Thailand, Asia, be sure to see the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew). On Chao Phraya river, cruise on a long tail boat to see temples, house boats, and river life.
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With an overnight stopover in the impressively modern Bangkok Airport, we had time for the following half-day visit, October 18, 2007:
  • Sleep at the very nice Hotel Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport.
  • Taxi downtown for sightseeing.
  • Spontaneously hire a private long tail boat tour to see Buddhist temples along the Chao Phraya river and a side canal (khlong or klong).
  • Walk through the aptly named Grand Palace, which includes the rich complex of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
  • Eat good basic Thai food at Rub Aroon restaurant, across from the oldest and biggest Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Wat Pho.
  • Carol and I enjoyed Bangkok on our way to a month in spectacular Nepal.
  • Jet lag: Bangkok time is Pacific Standard Time (Seattle) plus 15 hours.
The Grand Palace (or Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang, in Thai) in Bangkok, Thailand, was built on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River starting in 1782, during the reign of Rama I. The Grand Palace served as the official residence of the king of Thailand from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) is a stunning complex of Buddhist historical buildings within the grounds of the Grand Palace.
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Hindu Dharma greatly admired by Thai Government.

Government of Thailand released remarkable new edition of stamps depicting the Hindu Deities, which will definitely delight the hearts of Hindu’s in Asia and other parts  of the world. Thailand has a remarkable affinity to the Hindu Religion and Thai People are obviously proud of their Indian (Hindu) connection with the rich and colourful Thai culture and tradition.

The newly published stamps and the first day covers are embossed and printed with four(4) idol images of Hindu gods, namely Lord Ganesha,Lord Brahma, Lord Narayana(Phra Narai) and Lord Shiva(Phra Issuan) has indeed created a wonderful feelings and has brought great honor to the minds of the Hindu fraternity in Thailand and every parts in this globe. The inclusion of Aum sign and the Trimurthi ( Brhama, Vishnu and Mahesh) in the first day cover enhanced the significance of Hindu Dharma into the mind of every Hindu admirers without any doubt.

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