Also known as Wat Phra Si Maha Umathewi or commonly 'Wat Khaek', the Sri Mariammam Temple is one of few temples in the busy commercial district of Silom. Located on the corner of Pan Road and Silom, Wat Khaek is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Uma Devi, although many other deities are represented. Immigrants from southern India built this colorful temple in the 1860s.

People of all creeds worship at the temple on Friday mornings and at around 11.30 am vegetarian food is offered to the devotees. At around noon, a priest sprinkles holy water on the hands of worshippers, who pass their hands through the flame of an oil lamp for purification. They then dip their fingers in colored powder and daub prayer marks on their foreheads.

Watch out for the brightly colored garlands of marigolds on sale around the temple and at the entrance to Pan Road.

The Sri Mariammam Temple is open daily and admission is free.

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