The Elephant Mahout Project
Volunteers
- Learn how to be a Mahout
- The role of the volunteer
- Sustainable Tourism
- Volunteers Daily Schedule
- Elephant Training Schedule
- Accommodation
- What To Bring
- Local amenities
- Additional Information
- Booking Form
- The Pa-Kam ceremony
- Volunteers Photo Gallery
How You Can Help The Elephant Mahout Prohject
Elephant Facts
- History & Spirituality
- Anatomy
- Behavior
- Relationships
- The Differences Between Asian & African Elephants
Education
- School Visits
- Student Trips - residential & non-residential
- Volunteer Vet Placements
- Teaching English
Services
Useful Thai Information
Places To Visit
- Khao Chee Chan/Buddha Mountain
- Wat Yansangwararam
- Viharnra Sien
- Siricharoen Forest Project
- Tourist Attractions Around Pattaya
Testimonals
Here's what some of our volunteers
have to say about The Elephant Mahout Project more
Disclaimer
Press Release
| Viharnra Sien |
Viharnra Sien ('Abode of the Gods') or Anek Kusala Sala ('Multipurpose Pavilion'). A museum/temple built in 1993 within the catchment of the royal temple of Wat Yansangwararam, in honour of His Majesty the King by the Chinese-Thai community, this site is a fascinating museum of cultural artefacts, objects d'arts, antiques, works of art and religious statues from all over China and Thailand. The 3 storey museum, next to a lake, is housed within a traditionally decorated pavilion which resembles a Chinese palace. The museum contains - Buddha images and a series of paintings illustrating the Lord Buddha's life. - Replicas of the famed X'ian terracotta warriors - Giant T'ai Chi symbols (yin-yangs) - Brass sculptures of Chinese gods - A pair of huge granite Peking Lions - A white jade statue of Goddess of Mercy - Guan Yin - Ancient Chinese pottery - Painted silk scrolls - Multi-coloured dragons - Huge decorated vases and urns - Thai National dress over the years - Replicas of the royal barges of His Majesty the King - Carriages used by the Royal family across the ages Strict dress code is observed. |