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The newly refurbished event hall
After World War II, the Hindu Sabha was renamed the Hindu
The newly refurbished
Samaj, and development began on a new three-storey building, “
which would feature an event hall and various other amenities.
However, it was clear to all members that there was also a great hall is sleek in style, and
need for a formal place of worship, one that had religious idols. features partitions on both
This understanding led to the design and construction of the
Dev Mandir, which began in 1967. ends of the room allowing for

The temple’s completion is considered the association’s most exibility with size. “
memorable achievement, as the inauguration ceremony was
performed by His Late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
on June 11th, 1969. Both His Late Majesty and Her Majesty Since then, many generations have made the centre a focal
Queen Sirikit graciously attended the celebrations and spent point for special occasions and spiritual gatherings, including
time inside the temple enquiring about the various deities engagement announcements hosted in the event hall and
represented. This acknowledgement of the temple by the wedding rituals performed in the temple itself. However, as our
Royal Family was an incredible honour felt by all Indians who society has experienced such rapid changes in recent times,
had grown to view Thailand as their home. the younger generations have shifted away from viewing the
centre as an event space and have begun hosting celebrations
at hotels and resorts instead.

However, never one to fall behind society’s needs, the Hindu
Samaj, led by ex-president Naresh Khorana and his dedicated
team, have taken major steps towards transforming the
existing building into an establishment that can cater to events
with over hundreds of people, better suited towards the
new generations of Thai Indians. The newly refurbished hall
is sleek in style, and features partitions on both ends of the
room allowing for fl exibility with size. There is also an elevated
stage with a well-connected offstage area that includes a
multipurpose waiting room with its own private bathroom.

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elevated stage