Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine), Bangkok

The Erawan shrine is a major landmark in the very busy area of Bangkok. This is a 60+-year-old shrine of the Hindu God of Creation Lord Brahma and has people coming from all over East Asia and China as well as locals. When I visited, it was extremely busy and colourful with yellow flowers being offered and on sale. People were praying around the four corners having four different faces. Compared to other temples, this is a rather small and simplistic temple but very popular.

Good place , visit around 4pm. Even for a while. Good place n near shopping area

As a Hindu, it was fantastic to know that Brahma is such a popular God in Thailand. Bangkok is dotted with Brahma Temples and Erawan has to be the most popular shrine! Meanwhile in India there is a staggering total of One Brahma temple in Pushkar , Rajasthan. Erawan shrine is beautiful, but so are most of the shrines here. What sets it apart is the myth behind it, and the strong belief that this God grants wishes. People make many offerings here, from flowers, candles , incense to little live birds(sad for me personally). There are dancers and live music all through the day late till night which is a really special proposition of this place.

If you are heading to the Ratchaprasong Shopping District then you should stop by to the Erawan Shrine as it is a sight worth seeing. There are multiple stalls along the street leading up to the shrine with garlands of flowers and incense. The shrine itself is a beautiful gold colour and there are traditional Thai musicians and dancers. I didn't want to be disrespectful and take photos inside the shrine so I went up to the train walkway and took photos looking down on the shrine which was an even better view. It's such a contrast to see this calm setting within the hustle and bustle of the streets and shopping malls.

Legend says that if you pray here and wishing something, you have a big chance it will come true. My friend revisiting this place because her wish came true. Believe it or not.