Erawan Shrine, A sanctuary of wishes, where faith meets fortune.

Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok

Burning incense and worshiping Buddha are both free

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Introduction

The famous Four-Faced Buddha in Thailand is a miraculous statue, known as the "Fulfiller of Wishes" Buddha. Every day, worshippers from around the world come to pay homage. The Buddha has four faces, representing love, career, health, and wealth. Visitors can worship each face in a clockwise direction and mention their birthdate and time. Inside the Four-Faced Buddha, one can purchase incense, candles, and garlands for worship at a fair price. Offerings include elephants, flowers, and coconuts. After worship, one can ask for a bottle of holy water from the fellow worshippers and remember to fulfill their vows when their wishes come true. The order of worship is important. Enter through the main gate, worship the first face, and then proceed clockwise to worship the remaining three faces before washing hands and face from the water basin. The first face represents career, the second face represents love, the third face represents wealth, and the fourth face represents peace and wisdom.

Address

Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok

Opening hours

6:00-23:00

Transportation

Located diagonally opposite the World Trade Center, within the Silom commercial district. It takes about 10 minutes on foot from Siam Square (Siam commercial district).