Thai gods are part of a culture based on the beliefs of their ancestors according to each day of the week. Thailand is a country that stands out for its cultural and religious wealth, which is why its inhabitants turn to the gods in any situation, no matter how mundane.
Image gallery of Thai gods
Thai gods
For the inhabitants of Thailand, every day of the week represents worship and adoration of their Thai gods. According to their beliefs, there is a god for each day of the week, which is why each day is dedicated to a different request according to their laws and commandments.
The Thai people have religious roots very similar to those found in Chinese mythology or similar to Hindu gods, but with the marked difference that for the Thai people there is a god for each day of the week. Below we present the different Thai gods for each day of the week.
1.- Monday: Phra Chan (or Chandra)
Among the Thai gods, this is the god of the moon, a male deity who rides a chariot pulled by ten horses. His nature is gentle and kind.
2.- Tuesday: Phra Angkhan (Angaraka)
He rides a water buffalo. He is Mars, the god of war, hard work, and conflict.
3.- Wednesday: Buddha
He is the Indian equivalent of Mercury and Woden. He rides an elephant. He is the deity of wisdom, communication, and books.
4.- Thursday: Pharutsabodi (Brihaspati)
He is the heavenly seer who carries a slate and rides a deer. He corresponds to Jupiter, tutor of the gods. Thursday, his day, is dedicated to teachers.
At school, there is always a special ceremony for teachers at the beginning of each academic year. It is called Wai Khru. The date may vary from school to school, but it is always on a Thursday.
5.- Friday: Sukra
The god who presides over Friday rides a bull. He is considered one of the celestial seers, as well as a guardian of the gods. He is the god of wealth and art.
6.- Saturday: Phra Sao (Sani)
Equivalent to Saturn, with a bow and trident in his hands, he is considered the god of difficulty. It is believed that people born under the influence of Saturn easily fall into pain, despair, and difficulties. He is seated on his vehicle, a tiger.
Sunday: Phra Athit (also Aditaya or Suriya)
This god represents the sun, some call him the god of light, he is seated on his chariot of seven heavenly horses driven by his rider, Phra Arun. Many who have visited Thailand have visited his shrine, the temple of dawn.
Conclusion
Thai beliefs are a diverse set of mythology and traditions of the Thai people. Most of them originate in rural Thailand. Over time, and thanks to the influence of the media, many of these beliefs have become interwoven with Thai popular culture in general.
