History of Hindad Shrine

Abstract

The first Ubon Ratchathani railway line operated from Tha Chang Railway Station to Buriram Railway Station in 1925, bringing people from various places to settle down near the railway station, especially in front of Hin Dat Railway Station, where many people immigrated. The ethnic groups of Thai Khorat, Thai Isan, and Chinese ethnic groups set up shophouses to trade in the market in front of Hin Dat Railway Station. Hin Dat Railway Station is the new commercial center of Phimai. Therefore, Hin Dat Railway Station Market is considered one of the most important commercial centers on the Ubon railway line. Local residents and travelers pay homage, along with the construction of the Hin Dat Shrine. The people of Hin Dat Market have organized an annual ceremony to worship the deities, hiring Chinese opera or “Ngiw” to perform the ceremony and perform for the public. Currently, traveling by train has become less popular, but if you travel by train to Hin Dat Railway Station, you will find the original atmosphere. “Phimai Railway Station” used to be an important commercial center, and the Hin Dat Shrine reflects the image of the Chinese community. The sawmill that processed wood in the past was the main industry that employed a lot of workers. You will find a 100-year-old wooden warehouse that was once used to store agricultural products. The old logs that workers used to sit and wait to load goods onto the train reflect the image and long history of being an important economic area in the past. It also tells the history of the Hin Dad Shrine, recalling the love, faith, and memories of people from the past to the present.