Pattaya : Ganesh Festival

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Thai city to have Ganesh Festival

Thailand, July 30 : Ganesh Festival has reportedly been planned for Pattaya in Thailand after a meeting at the City Hall.

This 10-day festival will begin on August 24 and end with immersion of Lord Ganesh statue into water on September two and will also include stage shows. A huge statue of Ganesh will be constructed for this festival and shall be taken in procession through the town before immersion, reports suggest.

Meanwhile, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) on Saturday applauded efforts of Pattaya city and area Hindu and other community to realize this wonderful Ganesh Festival.

Pattaya, about 165 kilometers from Bangkok in Chonburi province, is second most visited city of Thailand. It is known for its Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden,

The Wat Khao Phra Bat temple with over 18 meters tall Buddha statue, and world-class golf courses.

In Hinduism, elephant-headed and human-bodied Lord Ganesh is worshipped as god of wisdom and remover of obstacles and invoked before the beginning of any major undertaking.

Hinduism, oldest and third largest religion of the world, has about one billion adherents.

newkerala.com

[boloa]

Pattaya, about 165 kilometers from Bangkok in Chonburi province, is second most visited city of Thailand. It is known for its Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden,

newkerala.com

I thought it was known for something else

[natalie8]

That would be the hong hooch bush gardens.

[Seewichai]

Dear all, I am very sorry to post my question if this is not the appopriate thread to do so.

I am planning to visit Pattaya next month. Does anyone know any Indian/Hindu temples in Pattaya? I had did some searches on the Internet, however there are some loose info which I am unable to pin down more details on them. Really appreciate any info given.

1) I can't post link. If you happen to be on youtube, type Ganesha temple in Pattaya and you will see there is one (the only one). I'm trying to find where is the place.

2) Shiva temple 63/3 M 11 Soi Tevalai, Nong Prue. Along railway line after Sukumvit Road.

3) Balinese/Hindu temple right on Sukumvit Road near Soi 33.

Thanks.