The Locals

For the average Thai, spirit houses are a normal part of the landscape and a reminder that the land has a powerful guardian spirit. This selection of images captures the daily life of local Thai people and their spirit houses....

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All Wrapped Up

This slideshow has one thing in common: RIBBONS! I love sashes — knotted, bowed, scrunched or twirled — a nice ribbon finishes off any significant moment. Spirit houses have a particularly special kind of ribbon called the paa saarm sii....

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THE ORIGINAL LAND GUARDIANS

Meet the land guardians. Their names are Da-Yai, a dynamic duo of ageless guardian spirits that protect the land. They may look old, but this powerful little couple means business. First of all they need a home, called a saan chao thi, the spirit hou...

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TREE SPIRITS

Thai people believe that trees have spirits. And just like there are many different species of trees, there are many kinds of tree spirits. Some are angels (thewaada) and others are tree nyphs (nang mai). The spirit houses placed next to trees give u...

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SPIRIT HOUSES IN THE REAL WORLD

Unlike the sacred compounds of temples and churches, spirit houses do not separate themselves from the material world. The spirits that live inside a spirit house love to make a deal, so it is not surprising that they can be found flourishing in fron...

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PEEKING OVER FENCES

Spirit houses like to see what is going on. We may use walls and fences to mark and block off our territory, but it is the duty of the resident land guardian to protect the household. The following images are a private collection of spirit houses pr...

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SUPERNATURAL CUISINE

Thai people take the saying “break bread with your neighbor” to another level- the astral level.  The spirits in and around spirit houses are astral beings. One of the ways these entities can connect to our realm is through food and ...

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ARCHITECTS OF THE SPIRIT WORLD (PART 2 LAND GUARDIANS)

Thai people believe that nature is alive and animated. Every plot of land has guardian spirits who have lived on the land long before humans began to cultivate it. To honor and create a harmonious relationship with these powerful energies, Thai peopl...

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ARCHITECTS OF THE SPIRIT WORLD (PART 1 THE GUARDIAN ANGEL)

The classic Saan Phra Phum, or Palace of the Land Guardian Angel is one of the most popular spirit houses in Thailand. Characterized by a single pillar post representing the cosmic Mt. Meru, its architectural style comes from the Indian Sanskrit word...

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Concecration Ceremony

There is more to a spirit house than what you see from the outside. When the spirit house is first installed magical objects, sounds and colors are placed underneath, inside and around it. The ritual process clears negative energy before installation...

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Marisa Spirit House Connection
Sawadeeka, my name is Marisa and I am passionate about spirit houses, health, energy arts, supernatural adventures and Thai culture. Welcome to my website! Here you will find everything you want to know about the Thai Spirit house tradition and ways to connect to the land guardians, wherever you are. If interested in having your own spirit house ceremony, I would love to hear from you!
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