By Sadiq Inam
BANGKOK: Silom Road witnessed a large gathering of people on Tuesday as the Navaratri Festival and Vijaya Dasami procession brought crowds to the streets of Bangkok for a major Hindu religious and cultural celebration.
Preparations for the event were evident from the afternoon, with people in the surrounding area being informed that roads would be closed from 4 pm until midnight. People began gathering along the roads from around 4 pm, with the number of attendees increasing as the evening progressed.
Silom Road became the main gathering point, while crowds also assembled along parts of Sathorn Road. The road closures were arranged in connection with the scheduled festivities, affecting movement through the surrounding areas during the event.
The Navaratri Festival is an important occasion for the Hindu community, celebrating religious traditions and cultural heritage. The Vijaya Dasami procession is associated with the triumph of good over evil and forms a significant part of the celebrations.
The large turnout highlighted the importance of religious festivals in Bangkok’s multicultural environment, where communities continue to observe their traditions in public spaces. The event also brought attention to the role of cultural and religious gatherings in the city’s diverse community life.
The celebrations were scheduled to continue until midnight, with Silom Road and parts of Sathorn Road serving as focal points for the day’s festivities.
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