Principal image of Mahabrahma, the ruler of the Brahma realm, commonly refered to as the 4-faced Buddha, at the highly revered Erawan Shrine, Bangkok


The Erawan Shrine, houses a statue of Thao Maha Brahma, the Thai representation of Brahma, the Hindu god of creation at the Ratchaprosong intersection in Bangkok. In Thai culture, he is regarded as the deity of good fortune and protection, and the shrine is popular with locals as well as overseas visitors from Southeast Asia and China.


Size: 4024px × 6048px
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Photo credit: © positivesoundvision / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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