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Whenever there is talk of grand and huge idols of Lord Ganesha across the world, people usually think of the famous pandals of Maharashtra or the ancient temples of South India. But very few people are aware that the tallest and huge bronze statue of Lord Ganesha in the world is not located in India, but in Bangkok, the capital of the neighboring country Thailand. This amazing example of faith, art and engineering remains the main center of attraction for tourists and devotees from all over the world. There are many interesting things related to the construction of this divine statue, which astonish everyone. Let us know what is the history of this giant statue and what details have been taken care of in making it.
This statue, installed in Ganesh Park located in Huai Kwang area of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is counted among the world’s largest statues of Lord Ganesha. The total height of this grand statue is said to be approximately 39 meters (about 128 feet). In this idol, Vighnaharta Ganesha has been depicted in a very artistic manner in a dancing posture or giving blessings.
This place of unique union of Thai culture and Sanatan culture is not just a place for tourists to visit, but thousands of people of Thai and Indian origin come here every day to offer prayers. In Thailand Lord Ganesha is worshiped as ‘Prah Pighnet’ and is considered the god of arts, success and good fortune.
It was technically impossible to cast this huge statue in one go, so a very complex process was adopted to prepare it. Sculptors and engineers together cast this magnificent statue from a total of 854 individual bronze pieces. After this, all these pieces were connected together very neatly through a masterpin and modern technical structure.
This entire process took about several years. Being made of bronze, sunlight, rain and other changes in weather have no effect on it, and it will continue to shine for centuries. Every part of the idol, its jewellery, the decorated noose in the hands, the hook and the modak have been carved with such precision that the viewer becomes enthralled with its artistry.
This question often comes to people’s mind that despite being a Buddhist-dominated country, why is there so much recognition of Hindu deities, especially Lord Ganesha and Lord Vishnu, in Thailand? Its history goes back centuries when in ancient times traders, Buddhist monks and sages from India reached these countries of South-East Asia.
The royal history of Thailand and its epic ‘Ram Kien’ (which is the Thai version of Ramayana) are a witness to how deeply Indian culture is ingrained in the culture there. This Ganesh temple in Bangkok is a living example of the fact that art and faith have no geographical boundaries. Devotees coming here bow their heads at the feet of Lord Ganesha with full devotion and ask for their wishes.
Nowadays, every tourist coming to Bangkok considers seeing this huge Ganesh idol as an essential part of his trip. At night, when special colorful lights are thrown on this statue, its grandeur increases manifold.
This place is a symbol of how the roots of Sanatan culture have spread to every corner of the world. If you ever visit Thailand, then visit this famous Ganesha Park in Huai Kwang and see this amazing and huge artwork, which will give you a unique and supernatural Indian experience away from your country.