This is the picture of Sao Ching Cha(เสาชิงช้า), which is located at the heart of Bangkok in front of Bangkok Metropolitan Adminstration and Su Tad Temple. The architecture was build first in Rama 1 to celebrate and worship in Hindu ritual to worship Lord Shiva, the god of destruction, who is one of the greatest gods in Hinduism alongside Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu. However, the swing using real people was prohibited since Rama VI. This picture is culturally significant by it shows how Thai society receives strong influences from India and other countries. It reveals that there are options when it comes to religious beliefs. Also, it suggests that Thai people were influenced by other cultures since a long period of time as well as the belief in worshiping the gods is always mandatory, which influences every aspect of our life. Nowadays, the architecture becomes one of Bangkok's signature in order to symbolize Thai people's faith towards Hinduism and the religion's prosperity in Thai society.
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