Krishna, an avatar of the Lord Narai, and Mae Ratha, an avatar of Lakshmi, are two other deities invoked by the lovelorn when they desire a romantic relationship to blossom.
In every incarnation of Vishnu, Lakshmi is incarnated as his wife, and both of them are enshrined in Wat Thep Montien.
There are many legends about the love of Krishna and Ratha. Some legends say that Krishna was born into the royal family and was killed by Phaya Kangsa. Krishna had to fight with evil demons who were always trying to take his life. When he escaped to a cattle pasture, he met Phra Nang Ratha. Ratha adored Krishna with all her heart and always waited for Krishna, and Krishna is said to have loved all his wives equally but always had a special place in his heart for Ratha. The loving deities Krishna and Ratha are therefore frequently depicted in art together.
Due to the great love of Krishna and Ratha, people respect both of them in terms of love and devotion.
Wat Thep Montien stands out thanks to its impressive design and the abundance of marble statues worshiped within, including those of Vishnu, Lakshmi, Brahma, Durga, Krishna, and Ratha. Wat Thep Montien is located near the Brahmin Church, the Giant Swing, inside the Paratha Wittayalai School. It is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a three-hour closing time between noon and 3:00 p.m. for internal ceremonies. During the restricted time, entry is limited to Indians and Brahmins. You’ll need to bring your own flowers and incense sticks if you plan on lighting them inside the temple. In general, people bring offerings of food, flowers, and fruit to the gods.
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