Om… may all the good things come to you! A comprehensive guide to the shrines of Ratchaprasong
Take a tour of Bangkok’s top Hindu shrines and pray for the gods’ blessings. With the highest density of sacred shrines in the city, Ratchaprasong is a one-stop destination for those seeking divine support for their love life, work life, business, health, academic success or even victory in competition.
Ganesha – Pray for smooth success
Feeling bogged down by work? Stuck in a rut? Pray to Ganesha for strength and wisdom. Devotees of the elephant-headed god believes that he has the powers to remove obstacles. Ganesha is also known as the god of success, knowledge and arts and sciences. If you wish for career accomplishments and a hardship-free life, head to the Ganesha shrine in front CentralWorld (ISETAN side). It is believed that your wishes will come true if you make an offering of 5 joss sticks and 1 candle, marigold garlands, red soda or water, milk, bananas and sugarcane. These items are available at stalls in front of the shrine, but you can bring your own.
Opening Time: Mon – Sun 00:00 – 23:59
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Trimurti – Worship with roses for romantic success
The Trimurti shrine in front of Isetan Department Store at Central World is a popular destination for those who wish to find a mate or otherwise be successful in matters of the heart. In Hinduism, Trimurti is the portrayal of the triple deity of supreme divinity: Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer. But in Thailand, Trimurti has come to represent the power to bestow success in love. Believers recommend making an offering of 9 red roses, 9 red joss sticks, 1 red candle, red fruits, juices and sweets. No meat should be offered.
Opening Time:Mon – Sun 00:00 – 23:59
Ratchaprasong Area – See Location
Parvati– Pray for work success
Parvati or Uma, consort of Shiva, is the goddess of power. It is believed that those who receive her blessings will be prosperous and successful. A shrine to the goddess is located at Big C Supercenter on Ratchadamri Road (opposite CentralWorld). Bring an offering of marigolds, jasmines or red roses together with nutty-flavored, odorless or mildly-scented sweets, fruits and grains. Never offer lotuses, fruits with spiky skin, meat or items associated with women. And remember, never place garlands on the goddess’ statue.
Opening Time: Mon – Sun 00:00 – 23:59
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Lakshmi – Bestower of success and fortune
If wealth and business success are your goals, go to Gaysorn Village at Ratchaprasong Intersection and take the elevator to the 4th (rooftop) floor. There stands a shrine to Lakshmi, who is best known among Thais as the goddess of beauty, fortune, and abundance. The shrine is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, and on an average day you will find a crowd of people praying there for success in their ventures. Popular offerings include blooming pink lotuses, sugarcane juice and mildly-flavored fruits such as bananas and coconuts. Never offer sweets containing eggs.
Opening Time: Mon – Sun 07:00 – 19:00
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Indra Shrine: Seek the God of Victory’s blessings
Another popular shrine in the Ratchaprasong area is the Indra Shrine in front of Amarin Plaza. King of the Devas (lesser gods), Indra is the god of battle and victory and the protector of mankind. Many come to the shrine to pray for protection, victory and success in their personal and professional lives. Worshippers usually make offerings of marigold garlands and/or model elephants, as Indra’s mount is the elephant Airavata (or “Erawan” in Thai).
Opening Time: Mon – Sun 00:00 – 23:59
Ratchaprasong Area – See Location
