“The largest and most magnificent statue of Ganesha in the Happy Feasting Pose in Thailand and the world, serving as a source for prayers and worship for the God of Wisdom and Success.”
Ganesha Park in Nakhon Nayok is an important sacred site, distinguished by the presence of the largest Ganesha statue in the Happy Feasting Pose (Pang Sawoei Suk) in Thailand and the world
Phra Ganeshuan or Phra Ganesh or Phra Ganesh is a god in Brahmin religion. People are considered to be the god of knowledge. He is brilliant in all arts and above all disruption and is an important god in various rituals. Abbot of Sri Sudaram Worawihan with a disciple revered in the Ganesh (God of wisdom and achievement) So the largest Ganesha Park in Thailand was built here. The Ganesha body is very large with a lap width_ of 9 meters.
Besides the main Ganesha statue, the park also features 108 different postures of Ganesha enshrined around the building, allowing devotees to select and worship the posture that aligns with their specific wishes. Additionally, there is a Ganesha Museum that collects information and statues of Ganesha from around the world for study, making it a center of knowledge and devotion to this deity.
How to Get There
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Private Car: Drive along Road No. 3049. The park will be on the left side before reaching the Military Academy.
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Public Transport: Take the local songthaew (pickup truck taxi) on the Nakhon Nayok-CRMA route or hire a taxi from the city center.
Travel Tips
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Worship: It is customary to prepare offerings such as flowers, fruits (bananas, sugarcane, and coconut are popular), and sweets they can be purchased from shops within the park area.
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Making a Wish: Devotees commonly whisper their wishes into the ear of the Mushika (Ganesha's vehicle, the mouse), believing that the mouse will carry the wish to Lord Ganesha.
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Timing: Avoid visiting during midday in the hot season, as the area is an open courtyard and can be extremely hot.
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Dress Code: Visitors should wear polite and modest attire when entering this sacred site for worship
Admission Fee:
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No admission fee
Opening Hours:
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Open daily from 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM.