Temples · Bangkok
Sri Mahamariamman Temple (Wat Khaek)
วัดพระศรีมหาอุมาเทวี
Colourful Tamil Hindu temple on Silom with a 6m gopuram.
Address
2 Thanon Pan, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Khet Bang Rak
About
Founded 1879 by Tamil immigrant Vaithi Padayatchi. Dedicated to Sri Mahamariamman (goddess of rain). 6m Hindu gopuram tower covered in vivid deity sculptures. Heart of Bangkok's Hindu community.
Best time to visit
Evening puja
Tips
BTS Chong Nonsi walk 10 min. Remove shoes. Photography restricted inside.
Nearest transit
- Saint Louis
- Surasak
- Chong Nonsi
Tags
- Hindu
- Silom
- Tamil
- Colourful
- Gopuram