🐘 Erawan Shrine
Thailand
About This Sacred Site
The Erawan Shrine is a Hindu shrine in the heart of Bangkok's business district, dedicated to Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of the Hindu god Brahma. Built in 1956 to ward off bad luck during the construction of the original Erawan Hotel (now the Grand Hyatt Erawan), the shrine quickly gained a reputation for granting wishes and has become one of the most popular religious sites in Bangkok. Devotees of all faiths — Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, and Christian — come to pray, offer flowers, incense, and wooden elephants, and hire traditional Thai dance troupes to perform in gratitude for answered prayers. Despite occupying a small plot at a busy intersection, the shrine draws constant crowds throughout the day and night.
Key Facts
- •Built in 1956 to counter bad luck during the construction of the Erawan Hotel
- •Devotees of all faiths come to pray, not just Hindus or Buddhists
- •Traditional Thai dance troupes are hired on the spot to perform for answered prayers
- •Located at one of Bangkok's busiest intersections (Ratchaprasong)
- •The four-faced Brahma statue looks in all four cardinal directions
Location
Coordinates: 13.7440, 100.5403
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