Wat Dibayavari Vihara, Taoist temple in Wang Burapha Phirom, Thailand
Wat Dibayavari Vihara is a Taoist temple in Wang Burapha Phirom featuring Chinese and Vietnamese architectural elements arranged around a central prayer hall. The grounds include multiple areas with decorated structures and religious objects throughout.
The temple was built between 1776 and 1777 during the Thonburi period, when King Taksin designated this area for Chinese and Vietnamese residents. Its founding reflects the history of the Chinese-Vietnamese community in Bangkok.
The temple houses statues of multiple Chinese deities including Hua Tuo and the Green Dragon, which visitors come to venerate. These figures show how Chinese spiritual traditions remain alive in this space today.
The temple is open to visitors during daytime hours and sees the most activity during Chinese New Year and the vegetarian festival. It helps to wear sturdy footwear and be aware of narrow pathways on the grounds.
A small pond on the grounds is revered as sacred and connected to Green Dragon mythology in Chinese tradition. This place holds special spiritual meaning for visitors who come to the site.
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