Dev Mandir Chiang Mai
A working Hindu temple in a Buddhist city, busiest on Tuesday evenings when a community meal is served.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 15:00–19:30
Dress Modestly
Cover shoulders and knees at all temples. Carry a light scarf or sarong — some temples lend wraps, but not all. Shoes come off before entering any building with a Buddha image.
Details
- Phone
- +66 53 226 151
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
A Hindu temple in a city full of Buddhist ones, and that alone makes it worth an hour of your time if you're curious about how the Indian community here worships. Several shrines sit under one roof, so you get a lot in a small footprint, and the building is modern and kept spotless. Festivals from the Hindu calendar are marked properly throughout the year, which means the place feels lived in rather than laid out for photographs.
Tuesday evening is the one to aim for. There's a program and a meal offered to the community, and that's when the temple is at its most alive. This is a place of worship first. One reviewer felt distinctly unwelcome as an outsider, so go quietly, dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered, and don't treat the shrines as a backdrop. Most people report a calm, incense-heavy space and no trouble at all.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Experience hints
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Reviews from Google
One place for all Hindus and even curious souls to come visit and feel the aura of Om shiv shakti. All the festivals of India are extensively celebrated and all Hindu shrines can be found here. Presently the shiv Pooja is practiced every morning from 8:00-9:00am as it’s the holy month of shravan.
Nice, modern, well maintained temple. It closes during lunch time.
I respect God but I want to review to some devotee who made things worse (The local and Indian people who is origin from CNX) act themself unwelcome to the visitors, I really don’t know why they treat unwelcome to other people who’s outside Chiangmai , God need respect from their devotee , temple is not yours , temple is for all devotee , please strict and put a rules and we will live peacefully
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2, Rattanakosin Road., Amphor Muang, Chiang Mai, 50300, ตำบลศรีภูมิ อำเภอเมืองเชียงใหม่ เชียงใหม่ 50300, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Temples & Culture
Mind Your Feet
Never point your feet at a Buddha image or a monk — it's considered deeply disrespectful. When sitting inside a temple, tuck your feet behind you or to the side.
Ask Before Photographing
Exterior photos are almost always fine, but some interior halls prohibit photography. Look for signs, and never pose irreverently with Buddha images — it's a legal offense in Thailand.
Go Early Morning
Big-name temples are dramatically less crowded in the first hour after opening. You'll also avoid the worst of the midday heat and get softer light for photos.
Dev Mandir Chiang Mai: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dev Mandir Chiang Mai worth visiting?
Dev Mandir Chiang Mai holds a 4.6★ rating from 50 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated temples & culture in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Dev Mandir Chiang Mai?
Dev Mandir Chiang Mai is typically open 15:00–19:30 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Dev Mandir Chiang Mai?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: Mid-February – April (smoke & heat).
Where is Dev Mandir Chiang Mai located?
Dev Mandir Chiang Mai is at 2, Rattanakosin Road., Amphor Muang, Chiang Mai, 50300, ตำบลศรีภูมิ อำเภอเมืองเชียงใหม่ เชียงใหม่ 50300, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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