Skytrain web-site offers an interesting opportunity to explore Bangkok by BTS. They offer places to visit not far from the stations. It is convenient taking into account traffic situation in the capital.
We decided to find Six Sacred Hindu Gods around the Chit Lom Station. Here they are:
Brahma is the Hindu god of creation and one of the Trimurti. Brahma has four heads representing the four cardinal directions, symbolizing his ability to see things through and safeguard the world and the heaven. Worshippers admire Brahma for his mercy, his calmness, and his willingness to help. It is believed that paying homage to Brahma would make one’s wishes come true.
It is recommended to pay homage to Brahma in a clock-wise order, beginning from the head facing the entrance, with three sticks of incense, one candle, one garland and one gold foil offered to each head.
Brahma Erawan Shrine is located near Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Hotel.
Lord Indra is the Lord of Heaven. The dark-jade colored god has one thousand eyes, holds a thunderbolt, and rides the Erawan elephant. Indra is recognized as the god who takes care of humankind.
The Indra Shrine is located in front of Amarin Plaza
The Trimurti is a concept in Hinduism in which the cosmic functions of creation, maintenance, and destruction are personified by the forms of Brahma the creator, Vishnu the maintainer or preserver, and Shiva the destroyer or transformer. Four dogs representing the four Vedas (primary texts of Hinduism) and a celestial cow accompany Trimurti as followers. The joining of the three holiest of gods or the Great Trinity made Trimurti the greatest and most powerful of all deities. Trimurti is popular among young people who designate the shrine as the God of Love.
Trimurti shrine is located in front of Isetan Department Store, Central World
Ganesha is known for his fondness of the fine arts and regarded as the remover of obstacles. This well-revered god promotes success and protection from harm. He is also acknowledged as a model of gratefulness. Given these essential attributes he possesses as an able and altruistic god, Ganesha is revered the greatest god of all.
Lord Ganesha monument targeted by BTS is near the Central World Plaza, nearby Trimutri. We found one more statue of Sri Ganesha across the road.
Lord Narayana is regarded as the god of Mercy. Narayana’s mighty display of power deflects evil spirits that may threaten an area, protecting business and providing well-being to worshippers.
The shrine is near Intercontinental Hotel Bangkok
We did not found Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Narayana, but we met the other beautiful Indian shrine.
So it counts as six all together. Mission is accomplished!