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Sahn Chao Pho Peung Thao Kong

  Sahn Chao Pho Peung Thao Kong

 

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This Sahn Chao Pho Peung Thao Kong shrine is tucked away in a quiet corner of a soi in Bangkapi, yet there are others spread throughout Bangkok and the nation, some of which are alternatively referred to as Sahn Peung Thao Kong (fig.). But as is typical in these kind of shrines, they also house a number of other deities, such as this Chinese wealth god, who is commonly referred to as Cai Shen (fig.), as well as a miniature altar devoted to Di Zhuia (fig.).

 

The Thai-Chinese shrine is dedicated to the Tae Chew deity Peung Thao Kong, who is also known as Pae Kong. The altar if front of the main sanctuary has four stone joss stick pot, in Thai known as kratahng toob.

 

Sahn Chao Pho Peung Thao Kong

  Sahn Chao Pho Peung Thao Kong

 

Sahn Chao Pho Peung Thao Kong

  Sahn Chao Pho Peung Thao Kong

 

Whereas Pae Kong (fig.) is here placed in the centre, on the left is a statuette of Luang Poo Tai Hong Kong (fig.) and to the right is a figurine of Sun Wukong, i.e. Monkey King (fig.).

 

As is common in most if not all Thai-Chinese shrines, the entrance doors to the sanctuary are adorned with so-called Chinese door gods, typically two military generals, such as the red-faced Tiger General of Shu (fig.), who is known as Kuan U (fig.) and is recognized by his main attribute, i.e. a long handled broadsword called kuandao (fig.). Since red is in China the colour that symbolizes good luck and prosperity, it is usually the predominant colour in Thai-Chinese temples and shrine.

 

Sahn Chao Pho Peung Thao Kong

  Sahn Chao Pho Peung Thao Kong

 

Sahn Chao Pho Peung Thao Kong

  Sahn Chao Pho Peung Thao Kong

 

Here, the ceiling of the main entrance hall is adorned with red lanterns called hong tung long (fig.).

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