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Jul 31, 2019 · The four-faced Buddha of the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok is a sacred site visited by many devotees. Learn more about it, including the symbols he holds in his eight hands and the rules of worship.
- Alison Fung
Location View of the shrine from the Skytrain. The shrine is near the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, at the Ratchaprasong intersection of Ratchadamri Road in Lumphini Subdistrict, Pathum Wan District. It is near the BTS Skytrain's Chit Lom Station, which has an elevated walkway overlooking the shrine.
Address: 494 Phloenchit Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok. Opening Hour: 7.00am to 11.00pm Transportation: Alight at Chit Lom BTS Station (refer to BTS guide ), Tuk-Tuk or Taxi.
- terrance@triplewavegroup.com
- Academics and Learning: The first face represents the quest for knowledge and wisdom. It’s often sought after by students and scholars.
- Career and Professional Growth: The second face signifies success in business and work life, guiding professionals in their career paths.
- Wealth and Prosperity: This face is associated with material success and financial stability, attracting those who seek economic well-being.
- Health, Family, and Luck: The last face focuses on overall well-being, family harmony, and good fortune in life.
Jan 25, 2019 · Worshipers commonly make offerings—sometimes even fruit or drinking coconuts—to each of the four faces. If possible, walk around the statue in a clockwise direction.
- Greg Rodgers
- 02 252 8750
- 494 Thanon Ratchadamri, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
The Four-faced Buddha in Bangkok is in the Erawan Shrine amd the statue of the god is about 4 meters high. There are four faces altogether, which represent the four virtues of compassion, empathy, joy and charity. Those who pray for spiritual ascension must work hard to cultivate these four virtues.
A very popular Bangkok shrine located in the northwest corner of Grand Hyatt Hotel. This Hindu shrine is flocked by visitors everyday, almost 24hrs. Worshippers come to pay religious homage to the 4-faced Brahma god (Than Tao Mahaprom), well known to be kind and merciful.
