Mae Toranee, Bangkok

Mae Toranee (29 August 2006)


Mae Toranee is the earth goddess, a deity from Thai Buddhism. It is usually shown wringing water from her long ponytail. According to legend, while the Buddha was sitting in meditation, the demon Mara sent a host of earthly temptations to divert him from his path. The Buddha responded by sitting crosslegged and pointing his right hand towards the ground - one of the common poses in Buddha statues - calling to the earth goddess. In response, Mae Toranee wrung her hair, sending a torrent of water to sweep Mara's demons away.

The most famous Mae Toranee statue in Thailand is located at the junction of Ratchadamnoen Nai Road and Rachini Road. It was originally part of a fountain built by Queen Saowaba, consort to King Rama VI, to provide fresh drinking water to the people of Bangkok.

Mae Toranee (29 August 2006)

Getting there

Mae Toranee is located diagonal from the Grand Palace, along Thanon Mae Toranee. The easiest way to reach this part of Bangkok is by taxi. Otherwise, you can also take the BTS Skytrain to the Saphan Taksin Station (S6)) and then catch a ferryboat to Chang Pier (N9).

List of Buddhist Temples in Bangkok and Buddhist Temples in Thailand; list of Districts of Bangkok

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