🛕 Ganesh, in front of the Arts Department.

🛕 Ganesha in front of the Department of Arts, "The God of Wisdom, Art and Initiation."

In the heart of Dusit, Bangkok, near "Temple of the Archangel" and "Palace of the Devils," there is a deity who is not only a center of faith, but also a symbol of Thai wisdom "that has been rooted in the Thai government culture for nearly 90 years - that is, Ganesh, in front of the Department of Arts.

📜 Beginning: From "Department Badge" to "Lord of Faith"

• Back in 1937, in the era of the Royal Divinity, the Director-General of the Department of Arts was officially designated with the selection of "Ganesha" as the President.

• Important Reason: Ganesha, in the Indian motto, is the deity of art, wisdom, initiation, and removal of obstacles, which is deeply aligned with the mission of the Department of Arts that oversees all branches of the Thai art heritage.

🪷 The Real Handsome: Inherited from "Badge" to "Outdoor One"

• After using it as a civil service badge, a "handsome man" was created to enshrine the front of the Arts Department, Dusit District.

• This one, called "Lord Ganesh in front of the Department," is the center of faith for officials, educators and the general public.

• The place is located outdoors. The area under the building of large wood and trees. The atmosphere is calm. Simple but elegant.

🕉️ Gods

1. Pang Ektanta (with only one right tusk)

2. Number of 4 units

3. Holds = Lariat, Broken Sesame, Motka Treats, Lotus / Book / Art Tools

4. Sitting position is sitting on the base of the lotus petals.

5. The shape machine will consist of exquisite Thai patterns, terid patterns and necklaces.

6.Material Cast with Bronze Metal

This is considered to be the prototype of Ganesha in a "Thai art" uniform that mixes classical Indianity with the softness of Thai pattern.

🪔 Faith-belief

• The "Lord Chief of the Department" is considered to have the power to promote wisdom, creativity and a good start, especially those working in the arts and academia.

• Artistic students take the civil service examination, exhibition artists, art entrance examination students often ask for the removal of obstacles and inspiration.

• There is a belief that if done with a pure heart, the art will be blessed.

📆 Annual ceremony.

• The Department of Arts holds the Ganesha Ceremony every year during the "Ganesha Nativity Day" (up to four evenings, 10 months).

• The ceremony consists of Thai-Hindu sacrifices such as bananas, coconuts, sugar cane juice, motka snacks, lotus flowers, nine incense flowers and Thai art offerings.

📍 Coordinates and travel.

• Location: Department of Arts in front of Preah Lan, Dusit District, Bangkok

• Near the landmark: Temple of the Devarakshackle, Devasair Palace, Devasair Bridge, National Museum

• Recommended time: Daylight (open daily), polite dress is recommended

📝 "To bow to this Ganesha... is not just a wish to pass the exam or a saleable art.

But it is a reminder to yourself that true success comes from a wise and faith-based beginning. "

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