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SHRINES AND RELIGIOUS PLACES
- Trimurti Shrine |
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ศาลพระตรีมูรติ |
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God of Love |
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The Trimurti Shrine is a replica of an ancient statue from
Ayutthaya and is comprised of the three most powerful Hindu
gods; Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver) and Shiva
(the destroyer). In their combined form they become Lord
Trimurti who represents love and unity. Hindu gods and figures
are common in Buddhist Thai culture and the influence of
Brahmanism and Hinduism dates back hundreds of years in
Thailand. The Trimurti Shrine was originally associated with
success, prosperity and happiness. It’s a relatively recent
phenomenon that Bangkok locals have concentrated on the love
aspect of the shrine, but it is now firmly established as a
venue where those in search of love will go to make a prayer and
an offering.
The shrine is located within an attractive
water-feature in front of the Central World Plaza shopping mall
on Bangkok’s Ratchadamri Road. The mall itself closes at 22.00
but the shrine is outside and can be visited at any time. It is
said by some Bangkok people that Lord Trimurti descends from the
heavens on Tuesdays and Thursdays to listen to the prayers of
his visitors. What is even more remarkable is that those in the
know say there is a specific time-slot for when this happens;
21.30. Whatever day or time you visit the Trimurti Shrine you
are almost certain to see at least one person offering up a
prayer. If you are a romantic at heart the traditional offering
is nine red roses (nine is a lucky number on Thailand) along
with red incense sticks and red candles. Not surprisingly, the
most popular day of the year for visitors to the shrine is
Valentine’s Day.
The shrine itself isn’t particularly big
or impressive, but it is a unique experience if you want to see
something away from the more obvious Bangkok tourist attractions
especially if you are in the central Siam and Ratchaprasong area
anyway visiting the shopping malls. A few yards away from the
Trimurti statue is the shrine to Ganesh, the elephant-headed
god. Other attractions in the nearby vicinity include the
Baiyoke Tower, Suan Pakkad Palace and the Erawan Shrine.
The nearest Skytrain station to the Trimurti Shrine is Chitlom.
If you aren’t staying close to the Skytrain or metro network but
don’t mind jumping on and off the Bangkok canal-boat taxis,
there is a boat stop (Pratunam Pier) just a few minutes’ walk
away on the Klong Saen Saeb canal. Alternatively, just flag down
a taxi-meter. |
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in front of CentralWorld |
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Khet Pathum Wan |
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Khwaeng Pathum Wan |
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https://www.tour-ban |
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http://www.bangkok.c |
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Opening time |
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Entry fee |
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Free |
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GPS : |
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13.74767 N |
100.54039 E |
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