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Jan 2, 2024 · Discover the spiritual allure of Erawan Shrine in the heart of Bangkok, where the Four-Faced Buddha awaits to bestow blessings upon those who seek divine intervention.
Aug 25, 2024 · Introduction. Unveiling the answer to a spiritual query, “How to Pray to the Four Faced Buddha in Bangkok?” A simple answer could be – visit the famed Erawan Shrine, offer your respects with sincerity and follow the traditional praying rituals.
Jun 14, 2017 · Follow this step by step guide to make sure you are praying correctly at Four Face Buddha (Erawan Shrine). Read More: http://www.kenkoh.asia/explore-asia/exp...
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- Who Is The Four-Faced Buddha and What’s It Doing at A Busy intersection?
- Symbols displayed and Rituals Performed
- Rules and Tips to Know Before Visiting The Erawan Shrine
It was only a few decades ago that the Thai people created their own version of the Hindu god of creation, Brahma, at the Erawan Shrine. The initial idea was to ward off the curses and spirits that plagued the grounds of the Erawan Hotel next door. After a series of injuries to the workers and a sunken shipment of the hotel’s expensive marble stone...
Like the original Hindu Brahma, the Buddha at Erawan Shrine has four faces. Facing the shrine’s entrance, the front face represents career and life. Continuing clockwise, the second is symbolic of relationship and family, the third is for wealth, and the last for wisdom and health. Locals believe that walking around the figure anti-clockwise is onl...
Avoid talking loudly as many may be praying around you. For women, avoid wearing spaghetti straps, cover your thighs, and avoid praying when you are on your period as that is considered disrespectful in Thai culture. Make sure you buy offering items inside the shrine, since prices at the booths by the entrance are three to four times more expensive...
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Mar 11, 2016 · Enter through the main gate of Erawan (aka Four Face Buddha), turn right and go towards the flower shop. This is the only legit shop in this location. Once there, purchase one set which consists of of 4 pieces of little flower garlands, one candle and one pack of 12 joss sticks.
Jul 26, 2012 · This post will show you how to get there and how get your prayer offerings the way locals do. It is actually an open air shrine (no cover) and just beside the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel. You can take the BTS to Chitlom station and walk through the connecting walkway to Erawan Hotel.
Nov 26, 2019 · Facing the Erawan Shrine, she kneels on a mat to pray while eight dancers begin to sway behind her. They’re wearing colourful dresses of green and yellow, or red and blue, bedecked with patterns of white sequins. Each of their gold hats, shaped like stupas, is adorned with a single red rose.
