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(cnr Th Ratchadamri & Th Ploenchit; 6am-11pm; Chit Lom exit 8) The Erawan Shrine was
originally built in 1956 as something of a last-ditch effort to end a string of misfortunes
that occurred during the construction of the hotel, at that time known as the Erawan Hotel.
After several incidents ranging from injured construction workers to the sinking of a ship
carrying marble for the hotel, a Brahmin priest was consulted. Since the hotel was to be
named after the elephant escort of Indra in Hindu mythology, the priest determined that
Erawan required a passenger, and suggested it be that of Lord Brahma. A statue was built,
and lo and behold, the misfortunes miraculously ended.
Lingam Shrine
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(SwissĂ´tel Nai Lert Park, Th Witthayu (Wireless Rd); 24hr; klorng boat to Tha Witthayu, Phloen Chit exit
1) Clusters of carved stone and wooden phalli surround a spirit house and shrine
built by millionaire businessman Nai Lert to honour Jao Mae Thap Thim, a female deity
thought to reside in the old banyan tree on the site. Someone who made an offering
shortly thereafter had a baby, and the shrine has received a steady stream of worshippers -
mostly young women seeking fertility - ever since.
To get here if facing the entrance of the SwissĂ´tel, follow the small concrete pathway to
the right that winds down into the bowels of the building beside the car park. The shrine is
at the end of the building next to the canal.
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