Sri Maha Mariamman: the Hindu temple on Silom Road

Updated on October 5, 2026

Sri Maha Mariamman, which Thais call Wat Khaek, is Bangkok's main Hindu temple. It stands at the corner of Silom Road and Pan Road in the heart of the business district, and its gopuram (entrance tower), covered in painted deities, looks wildly out of place between the office towers. Admission is free. Allow 30 to 45 minutes for a visit. The temple was built in 1879 by Tamil immigrants from southern India, in the Dravidian style. It is dedicated to the goddess Mariamman, protector against disease, and remains very much in use: you will see Hindu worshippers, but also many Thai and Thai-Chinese Buddhists who come to pray to Ganesh or Shiva.

Highlights

The entrance gopuram

The entrance tower on Silom Road is covered in sculpted gods and goddesses painted in bright colours. It is the most photographed façade of the temple, including from the pavement opposite.

The Mariamman shrine

At the centre of the compound, the goddess is honoured in her own shrine. Worshippers leave flower garlands, fruit and incense there; you can buy offerings at the entrance.

Street life around the temple

Around the temple, stalls of marigold and carnation garlands, Indian restaurants and worshippers coming and going give this corner of Silom the feel of a small Indian neighbourhood.

Navaratri

The temple's big festival falls in September or October according to the Hindu lunar calendar: a procession goes down Silom Road on the last evening, with floats and music. The dates change every year; check a Hindu calendar before planning your stay.

Infos pratiques

Tips

Take your shoes off at the entrance, cover your shoulders and knees and keep your voice down. Photography is not allowed inside the compound; follow the signs and, if in doubt, ask before taking out your camera. Admission is free; a donation in the box or the purchase of a garland is appreciated but never required. The temple does not publish opening hours online: the hours below are those found in travel guides in October 2026 and may vary on festival days. For the city's other non-Buddhist places of worship, see our guide to places of worship in Bangkok; the temple fits in with the area described in Silom and Sathorn or Charoen Krung and Bang Rak, and it is a few minutes' walk from the Mahanakhon SkyWalk.

How to get there

244 Silom Road, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500. BTS Surasak or BTS Chong Nonsi, a few minutes on foot; MRT Si Lom then a quarter-hour walk.

Opening hours

Idéal : Morning, from 6am

Monday-Thursday 06:00-20:00; Friday 06:00-21:00; Saturday-Sunday 06:00-20:30 (hours found in travel guides, not published by the temple; they may vary on festival days)