The Eight Hindu Gods of Ratchaprasong: Four Pokemon Gyms

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Brahma



Indra



Vishnu

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This Narayana astride Garuda was one of the eight gods of Ratchaprasong, arguably the most holy intersection in central Bangkok due to the high density of Hindu gods. In Thai, the posture was called narai-song-suban; the gym label was a mistake as the focus was more on the god than the stead. This posture was also made into the bow of the newest royal barge that was completed in 1996.


  • Narai Song Suban H.M. King Rama IX: National Museum of Royal Barges


    • Listed in the Being Thai and page,

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