As the calendar turns to February, the atmosphere fills with the scent of love. Couples are likely preparing sweet surprises, but for singles or those with uncertain love lives, don’t lose hope—sometimes matters of the heart need a little spiritual boost.
To mark Valentine’s Day, Thairath Online has gathered five sacred 'mu-telu' (spiritual belief) locations in Bangkok famed for granting love wishes. Prepare your flowers and incense, and head out to seek blessings to make your love life flourish.
Reclining Buddha (Phra Non), Wat Pho, Tha Tien.
Start with the first spot for those who feel love is full of obstacles or have remained single well into their 30s without meeting the right person. Head to Wat Pho to pay respects to the Reclining Buddha, traditionally believed to have the power to 'cut karmic ties' in love. If you’ve faced repeated heartbreaks or feel blocked from meeting your soulmate, praying here is said to open the way to true love. The key tip is to visit on a Tuesday and bring eight pink lotus flowers to enhance good fortune.
Praduk Shrine, Old Yaowarat Market.
Moving into the old town area, this mysterious yet powerful shrine over 170 years old is located in the old Yaowarat Market. It’s famous among singles seeking a life partner and couples wishing for smooth, sweet relationships. The unique ritual here involves offering 'sweet-tasting fruits' such as bananas or oranges as a symbolic request for a love as sweet as the fruit.
Goddess Lakshmi, Gaysorn Village.
This popular spot for modern city dwellers is on the 4th floor rooftop of Gaysorn Village mall, where the statue of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of beauty and prosperity, is enshrined. Known not only for love blessings but also for attracting "premium-grade partners," visitors can pray for a good lover as well as wealth or a generous partner. Worshippers are advised to wear bright pink clothes, offer eight pink lotus flowers, pink milk, or beautiful items to attract positive energy.
Goddess Uma, Wat Khaek, Silom.
For those hurt often, frequently rejected, or encountering insincere love, the power of Goddess Uma at Wat Khaek in Silom is recommended. She is renowned for stable and sincere love. It is believed she can "scan" and remove unsuitable people from your life, leaving only true, loyal love. Visitors must not bring meat into the temple and should make their wishes with strong faith and determination.
Trimurti Shrine, in front of CentralWorld.
Ending with a timeless landmark, the shrine of the Trimurti deity, well-known among Thais as the god of love, stands in front of CentralWorld shopping center. It is famed for its sacred and swift blessings, especially on auspicious Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m., believed to be the times when the deity grants wishes. Those seeking love success should bring nine red roses during these times to pray.
Whether single or partnered, visiting these temples to pray for love is an excellent way to boost your spirit. At the very least, it builds confidence and clears the mind, preparing you to welcome good things this month of love.
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand