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Sep 06, 2024 04:21 PM IST

The reason Indians feel instantly at home in Thailand is because their mix of Hindu and Buddhist traditions so closely mirrors our own, creating a comfort zone

Have you ever wondered why there are some countries where Indians feel much more at home than others? Most of us enjoy, say Hong Kong or Manila. But we don’t feel particularly at home in either place. In terms of familiarity, we might as well be in Europe or South America.

The Erawan shrine in Bangkok is always thronging with Buddhist worshippers. (SHUTTERSTOCK)
The Erawan shrine in Bangkok is always thronging with Buddhist worshippers. (SHUTTERSTOCK)
In the ancient city of Ayutthaya, people worshipped Buddha but also had Hindu traditions, much like Thailand today.
In the ancient city of Ayutthaya, people worshipped Buddha but also had Hindu traditions, much like Thailand today.
The Erawan shrine in Bangkok is dedicated to Brahma.
The Erawan shrine in Bangkok is dedicated to Brahma.
The Trimurti shrine contains a replica of an ancient statue from Ayutthaya dedicated to the holy trinity of Hindu gods.
The Trimurti shrine contains a replica of an ancient statue from Ayutthaya dedicated to the holy trinity of Hindu gods.
The ancient city of Ayutthaya is home to many Buddha images and statues.
The ancient city of Ayutthaya is home to many Buddha images and statues.
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