A Bangkok-based content creator has shared a glimpse of how the Hindu god Ganesha is deeply revered in Thailand. Piya Ping shared an Instagram video that shows devotees offering boba tea to a Ganesha idol in Bangkok.
And yes, people actually bring bubble milk tea here as an offering,” she revealed. In Thailand , Ganesha is known as Phra Phikanet or Phra Phikanesuan and is particularly revered as a deity of fortune, success and the removal of obstacles. Thai Buddhists also pay respects to Ganesha, reflecting the overlap between Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Offerings can include modaka (sweet offerings), other sweets and fruit, particularly when a business is doing well. The Thai content creator showed dozens of cups of boba tea offered to Bappa’s shrine. Boba tea, also known as bubble tea, is a beverage made of tea, milk and fruit flavours, featuring chewy tapioca pearls. it is very popular in Thailand While not widespread in India. Piya’s video shows how Ganesha worship in Thailand has taken on some distinctly local traditions. The content creator explained that some people offer several cups of boba tea to Ganpati Bappa. She concluded her video by saying that devotion can take many forms, and boba tea offering is one such form. “People offer something they enjoy and something meaningful to them. Reactions to the clip were largely positive. “He will accept whatever is offered to him with devotion.. He is the type of god who is more of a friend than a god,” an Instagram user commented. “Lord Ganesha might get bored with just Ladoos and Modaks . I get concerned that maybe he needs a variety of treats! I offer him anything that seems nice,” a third person agreed. “Well he is quite famous for having a sweet tooth. So boba checks,” a viewer added. “Growing up in Bangkok as an Indian Hindu, amongst Thai Buddhists, I’ve just loved their way of devotion.
So from 3 becomes 6, from 6 becomes 12,” she explained. This is a traditional belief with a very Thai twist,” Piya said. (Also read: Watch: Radhika Ambani’s graceful dance during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Antilia ) Her Instagram video, which coincided with Ganesh Chaturthi, has gone viral with nearly 4 lakh views in one day. Because hinduism and Indian culture spread to parts of South, East and Southeast Asia through centuries of trade and cultural exchange, ganesha is worshipped beyond India. As a result, Ganesha became part of religious traditions in several countries, including Thailand. Because some devotees believe that when their wish comes true, they should come back and offer more than they did before, “And the reason behind it is.
“I know that we are supposed to offer Ganesha his favorite snack, Laddu, but over here in Bangkok, Thailand, we offer this, bubble tea,” Piya explained in her video. (Also read: Nita Ambani joins bahu Radhika Ambani to welcome Ganpati Bappa to Antilia with dhols and dancing ) “I’m here at Union Mall, one of Bangkok’s well-known shopping malls, and just outside the mall, there’s a shrine dedicated to Ganesha. Good on you guys for adding variety,” another said. You very well said – we offer what we love and that’s the purity of Dharma/Dhamma,” another commented.
“I live in Seattle, I gave him an apple donut yesterday.
