Navratri Festival 2026: Bangkok's Hindu Cultural Celebration

Experience one of Bangkok’s most significant Hindu cultural celebrations during Navratri Festival 2026, held at Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, also known as Wat Khaek, in Silom.

Navratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to the divine feminine, particularly the goddess Durga and her various forms. The celebration brings together Bangkok’s Hindu community, devotees and visitors through traditional rituals, offerings, music and religious ceremonies.

The festival’s most anticipated event is the grand street procession, when elaborately decorated representations of Hindu deities travel through the streets surrounding the temple.

Thousands of devotees traditionally gather to offer prayers, present flowers and witness the colourful celebrations.

What to Expect

• Traditional Hindu religious ceremonies and daily worship
• Floral decorations, offerings and devotional activities
• A vibrant atmosphere surrounding Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
• A grand evening procession featuring decorated deity chariots
• Opportunities to experience Bangkok’s Hindu cultural heritage

Grand Procession

Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Scheduled Start: 7:30 PM
Location: Streets surrounding Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Silom

The procession is one of the festival’s main highlights, attracting large crowds of devotees and spectators.

Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, respect religious ceremonies and follow instructions from temple volunteers and local authorities.

Event Details

Festival Dates: 10–22 October 2026
Venue: Sri Maha Mariamman Temple (Wat Khaek), Silom Road, Bangkok
Admission: Free public viewing

Getting There

Take the BTS Skytrain to Chong Nonsi or Surasak Station and continue towards Silom Road.

Navratri offers a memorable opportunity to experience Bangkok’s cultural diversity and witness an important religious tradition in the heart of the city.