Phra Phrom 4 Face, Brahma Hindu God

Phra Phrom ( Thai : พระพรหม ; from Sanskrit : Para Brahma ) is the Thai representation of the deva Brahma , [1] who is regarded in Thai culture as a deity of good fortune and protection. Phra Phrom is colloquially known outside Thailand as the Four-Faced Buddha ( Chinese : 四面佛 ; pinyin : Sìmiànfó ) or the Four-Faced God ( Chinese : 四面神 ; pinyin : Sìmiànshén ) in Chinese folk religion .

Worshipers of the god usually offer incense, candles, jasmine flowers or jasmine garlands and young coconut milk (with water in them) in their worship, usually placing these offerings before all four heads of Phra Phrom, each head representing a different aspect of the deity; it is believed each side of Phra Phrom offers different blessings. Another common way of worship is to place wooden elephant statues on the altar to honor him. Phra Phrom is also known to admire Thai classical music, which is played near larger scale outdoor altars, accompanied by dancers. Worshipers of Phra Phrom are also usually advised to abstain from consuming meat. It is also believed that worshipers have to make good on any promises made to the deity else misfortune will befall them instead of the fortune that was asked for.

The main example of this representation of Brahma is the statue at the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok , where the faith of the god has its origins in modern times. [2] The golden dome of the Government House of Thailand also contains a statue of Phra Phrom.

Erawan Shrine

The Erawan Shrine , formally the Thao Maha Phrom Shrine ( Thai : ศาลท้าวมหาพรหม ; rtgs : San Thao Maha Phrom ; "Shrine of Lord Brahma the Great"), is a Hindu shrine in Bangkok , Thailand , that houses a statue of Phra Phrom , the Thai representation of the Hindu god of creation Lord Brahma . A popular worship attraction, it often features performances by resident Thai dance troupes, who are hired by worshippers in return for seeing their prayers at the shrine answered.

On 17 August 2015, a bomb exploded near the shrine, killing 20 and injuring 125 more

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