Which deity is enshrined at the site?

The shrine is dedicated to Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of Brahma, the Hindu god of creation, who corresponds to Mahabrahma in Buddhist cosmology.

Why was the Erawan Shrine originally built?

The shrine was constructed to eliminate perceived bad karma during the building of the Erawan Hotel after the project faced delays, injuries to laborers, budget overruns, and lost shipments of marble.

Who designed and produced the Brahma statue?

The Fine Arts Department designed and built the statue of Brahma for the shrine.

What materials were used to construct the replacement statue?

The replacement statue was made from plaster mixed with gold, bronze, other precious metals, and preserved fragments from the earlier statue.

Where is the duplicate metal statue of Brahma located?

A duplicate statue cast entirely from metal using the original mold is kept for protection inside the National Museum of Thailand.

Which hotel currently occupies the original site?

The Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Hotel stands on the property following the demolition of the earlier hotel.

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Erawan Shrine brings traditional devotional practice directly into the commercial center of the city.

The shrine houses an image of Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of the Hindu creator deity Brahma. State developers erected the open-air pavilion during construction of the original Erawan Hotel following persistent accidents, labor injuries, and lost shipments of Italian marble. An astrologer recommended the installation to counter negative influences linked to criminals once displayed at Ratchaprasong.

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The Fine Arts Department produced the deity statue under the same state auspices as the figure atop the Thai Khu Fa Building at Government House. Following destruction by an intruder, artisans restored the altar with a replacement cast containing gold, bronze, and recovered fragments of the original work. A secondary metal duplicate remains stored for security within the National Museum of Thailand.

Associations

Phra PhromHindu creator deity Brahma venerated by local Buddhist worshippers.
RatchaprasongCommercial road junction once used for public criminal displays.
Security risksThe junction experienced a deadly pipe bombing and previous vandalism.
Erawan HotelThe demolished state hostelry that established the shrine on its grounds.

Facts

The shrine houses a representation of Brahma designed by the Fine Arts Department.
Astrological advice prompted the shrine's construction after repeated accidents during hotel foundation work.
A duplicate statue cast entirely from metal is preserved inside the National Museum of Thailand.
The shrine stands on the previous grounds of the government-owned Erawan Hotel at Ratchaprasong.

Updated September 10, 2026Source: Wikipedia

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