This location has Five Stars because of its cultural importance in Indochina and Asia, not because it overwhelms with glamour. Quiet, dignified, not large but in good taste, Devasathan has three shrines, to the Hindu deities Shiva,Ganesha and Narayana. This is of great importance as despite its looks (the temple looks like other Thai temples, which are Buddhist), the temple is not a shrine to the Buddha. The temple was built in the eighteenth century and attests to the Indian (Hindic) base of Thai (Indochinese) religion and culture : the Buddhist religious superstructure and practice in Thai society today does not negate its original Indian roots, just as the Thai monarchy does not forego Hindu elements in religious practice and ritual. In as important an event as the coronation/elevation of the Thai King to the Throne, Hindu clergy from this shrine make up an indispensable element in the most solemn core ceremonies. It is easy to view and appreciate Buddhist temples and clergy in Bangkok, but Devasathan is the headquarters of the only Hindu temple and the base of the (Thai) Hindu clergy. This importance is underlined by the presence of the Great Swing of Bangkok facing Devasathan Temple.

This is a old beautiful different architectural design Hindu Royal temple. The temple is well maintained.