Tallest ganesha idol: The worship of Lord Ganesha is not limited to India only, but his faith and recognition extends to many parts of the world. Large statues are seen during Ganesh Chaturthi in India, but do you know that the world’s highest permanent Ganesh statue is present not in India, but in Thailand?
A 39 meter (about 128 ft) statue of Lord Ganesha is installed at Khalaong Khuan Ganesh International Park located in the Chachoeingasao province of Thailand. The bronze statue was completed in 2012 and it took about four years to build. This statue made of 854 bronze pieces is more than a thousand tons, which makes it unique in itself.
This statue is special not only by its size, but also with design and message. Ganesh ji has different fruits and gifts in four hands of banana nutrition, sugarcane bliss, jackfruit is a symbol of prosperity and common knowledge. In this way, this idol gives the message of balance, prosperity and positivity in life.
Spread over 40,000 square meters, this park has also been prepared for attention and cultural activities. The devotees who come here believe that Lord Ganesha protects the entire province and blesses the devotees of good luck. This is the reason that this site has become a center of faith and attraction for local devotees as well as international tourists.
It is also easy to reach here from India. Suvarnabhoomi International Airport of Bangkok is the nearest airport, where direct flights are available from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. The distance from Bangkok to Park is about 80 kilometers, which can be fixed in 1.5 to 2 hours by taxi, private vehicle or bus. Apart from this, Chachoengasao can also be reached through rail, from where the local transport takes to the park.
This huge statue is not only a symbol of religious faith, but it is a proof that the worship of Ganesha has moved beyond the boundaries of India to other cultures and countries. This bronze statue of Thailand shows how deep the influence of Vighnaharta Ganesh is globally.
