In Chinese it has often been referred as the 'Four Faced Bhudda', so I have mistaken for years it is Buddhist originated. How wrong it was! In fact it is the Hindu God of Creation - Brahma.
Thais & tourists come daily, rain or shine to make their wishes here.
Views from the BTS walkway above.
A close up of view of Lord Brahma. On 21st Mar. 2006, the statute was smashed by a mentally ill man. The act was so provocative he was killed by angry bystanders. This statute was restored on 21st May 2006.
Traditional Thai dance can accompany your wish making process too - small price to pay if helps.
Taking a break - cosmetic touched up in between performances.
Vendors outside are doing brisk business too.
The courtyard is lined with rows of wooden elephant sculptures - big & small; worshiper's gratitude in return for wishes granted?
One would go round making wishes 4 times around the shrine, at each face of the deity.
Air filled with incense smoke soon filled the air as worshipers number grew.. bring tears to eyes!
Attendant making his round clearing off incense sticks & candles to make space for others - Oops how does it affect the wishes made before the incense fully burned out?
It doesn't matter, people of all walks of life continue to stream in;
Men..
Young couple...
Women folks...
The young & old... we all have our wishes, don't we?
Lots of coconut juice to quench Lord Brahma's thirst (served with straw too!)?
Is it only in one's mind after all?
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