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Erawan Shrine

The Erawan Shrine is a Hindu shrine that houses a statue of Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of the Hindu god Brahma. It is located at the Ratchaprasong intersection next to the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel in central Bangkok. It is a popular tourist spot always buzzing with both locals and foreigners either worshipping or observing.

The Erawan Shrine in Bangkok Tourist Attractions in Bangkok
Offerings and Prayers
The Erawan Shrine in Bangkok
Phra Phrom

History

The shrine was built in 1956 during construction of the adjoining hotel to appease workers who endured a series of mishaps during the construction. After consulting an astrologer, the shrine was installed and work progressed smoothly. The Brahma image has four faces representing kindness, mercy, sympathy, and impartiality.

The Erawan Shrine in Bangkok
Elephants at the Erawan Shrine

How to pay respects

worshippers place offerings such as flower garlands, fruit, and wooden elephants at the shrine as they pray for good fortune. These items can be bought from a stall inside the shrine.

The Erawan Shrine in Bangkok
Worshippers at the Erawan Shrine
The Erawan Shrine in Bangkok
Praying for good fortune

The Erawan Shrine in Bangkok

The traditional Thai dancers that you see are hired by worshippers if their prayers at the shrine are answered. The worshipper in question will sit in front of the dancers to pray during the performance.

The Erawan Shrine in Bangkok Tourist Attractions in Bangkok
Shrine Dancers
The Erawan Shrine in Bangkok Tourist Attractions in Bangkok
Shrine Dancers

The shrine is especially popular with visitors from India, Taiwan, and other Asian countries. A great viewpoint for observing the shrine and its worshippers is from the elevated walkway connecting the BTS stations of Siam and Chit Lom.

The Erawan Shrine in Bangkok
Phra Phrom with David Beckham in the background

Where is it?

Location: Corner of Ratchadamri and Rama I road.

District: Ratchaprasong

Opening Hours: 06.00-24.00

Admission: Free

The Erawan Shrine in Bangkok
Golden Elephant Statues

How to get to Erawan Shrine

BTS: Chitlom station. Take exit 2.

Bus: 15, 25, 54, 73, 77, 79, 204, 505, 514

Maphttps://goo.gl/maps/BmqXUQZTgtw

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