Phallic carvings at the Tuptim or Lingam Shrine Nai Lert Park Bangkok Thailand
A small shrine, hidden away on a hotel’s grounds, contains hundreds of wooden models of a penis, placed there by women wanting to become pregnant. Almost unknown by tourists and undocumented in most tourist guidebooks, it is easy to find and worth visiting. Located on the grounds of the Nai Lert Park Hotel, a five star hotel in the Raffles chain, it is only about 20 or 25 meters (yards) square, but contains hundreds of offerings by hopeful women. The centerpiece is a small spirit house, placed on a pole about meters (5 feet) high that is covered with coloured cloth. Candles are placed in front of the spirit house, and colourful flowers are changed daily. There is a marble stand in front of the spirit house where people can make offerings. To the left of the spirit house is a 3 meter (10 feet) tall wooden penis, draped in colourful cloth banners.
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