| Over 90 percent of Thai people follow Theravada | | | | thereafter. |
| Buddhism while the rest of the populace have faith in | | | | The Erawan Shrine is a true spectacle nestled in the |
| Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. The scores of temples, | | | | heart of Bangkok. You will see a gilded statue of the |
| churches, mosques and shrines portraying diverse | | | | four-faced Brahma enshrined here. It is the second |
| architectures and aesthetics testify Thailand's | | | | statue, for the original one was damaged by a |
| multi-religious culture and harmony. One of the famous | | | | mentally troubled youth in 2006. The shrine itself is a |
| and most frequented shrines in Thailand's capital | | | | truly wonderful work of art rich in refined artistry. |
| Bangkok is the Erawan Shrine locally referred as San | | | | Every nook and corner of its pillars, arches and even |
| Phra Phrom. | | | | the statue base are entirely covered in ornate |
| Erawan Shrine is a Hindu Shrine in Bangkok dedicated | | | | decorations, twinkling in vibrant hues. |
| to the supreme god in Hinduism, the Maha Brahma, the | | | | The streets leading to Erawan Shrine is abounding in |
| god of creation. This sacred shrine is nestled in | | | | stalls selling huge garlands of warm yellow and other |
| Bangkok's Pathum Wan District in the vicinity of the | | | | tones. The local devotees offer garlands and flowers |
| Chidlom Station of Bangkok's mass transit system, the | | | | to this beautiful shrine and invoke blessings in return. |
| Skytrain. This station leads you to the Sky Walk, an | | | | Erawan Shrine is also popular among tourists in |
| elevated walkway linking the Ratchaprasong | | | | Bangkok as they can capture some live Thai dance |
| intersection, where you could get a fine view of the | | | | performances regularly in the premises. |
| Erawan Shrine. Ratchaprasong is in the heart of | | | | During your trip in Bangkok do not forget to drop by |
| Bangkok snuggling some of the world class shopping, | | | | the Erawan Shrine, a shrine teeming with dazzling |
| dining and business venues. | | | | ornate decorations, much revered by the local |
| The story behind the birth of the Erawan Shrine leads | | | | devotees. Reserve yourself a cosy Bangkok service |
| to a chain of misfortune faced by the Erawan Hotel | | | | apartment and start visiting Bangkok attractions one |
| during its construction. Following the instructions of an | | | | by one. If you are interested in living amidst one of the |
| astrologer a shrine dedicated to the lord Brahma was | | | | best shopping districts in Bangkok, the Sukhumvit area, |
| built in the same premises. And it is said that the hotel's | | | | try the President Park Bangkok. |
| construction work proceeded without an issue | | | | |