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Erawan Museum |
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This three-headed elephant is based on the mythological Airavata
and built by a well-known antique collector, Lek Viriyapant who
wished to preserve his priceless antique collection as a
heritage to the next generation. Many of the artworks included
the sacred objects could be dated back in the ancient time when
people believed that those items would bring the blessing and
prosperity to their land and so Viriyapant would like to build
this museum to keep them.
The final design came up to the elephant which
symbolizes the country and is in the Hindu mythology as well.
Besides from acting as a vehicle of God Indra, the three-headed
elephant is built standing on a sphere acts like a globe, which
signified that he is protecting the earth and the valuable
sacred objects placed inside.
After the design was done,
Viriyapant handed the blueprint to his son, Pagpean Viriyapant,
for the construction. Even before the construction completed,
people gathered here to worship the massive symbol, sacred
objects and the legend of how Viriyapant valued his collection.
Even though Lek and Pagpean Viriyapant passed away before the
construction was completed, their family continued their wish to
build this place for the future generation to celebrate the
richness of Thai culture in the memory of Lek’s life.
Opening hours: Daily 8am-6pm
Getting there: Bus Number
25, 142, 365. Air-con bus Number 102, 507, 511, 536
Contact: 99/9 Moo 1, Tambon Bang Mueang Mai, Amphoe Muang, Samut
Prakan. 02-371-3135-6
Website: www.erawan-museum.com
Admission Admission: B150 for adult and B50 for child |
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