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<H1><U>Erawan Shrine 四面佛</U></H1>
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         <P>Erawan Shrine 四面佛 is a famous tourist spot located in central Bangkok, Thailand.

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         <P>It is a Hindu shrine that houses a statue of Phra Phrom, 
            the Thai representation of the Hindu creation god Brahmā. 
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         <P>It is very popular among the Chinese tourists from Mainland China,
            Hong Kong, Taiwan and in the surrounding areas.
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         <P>Worshipers of Phra Phrom usually offer incense, candles, jasmine flowers or
            jasmine garlands and young coconut milk (with water in them) in their worship.
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         <P>Offerings are usually placed before all four heads of Phra Phrom, 
            each head representing a different aspect of the deity.
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         <P>It is believed each side of Phra Phrom offers different blessings
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         <P>Erawan Shrine 四面佛 can also be found in China, Taiwan, and  
            Hong Kong.  &nbsp 
            In the U.S. it is on displayed on the balcony of the 
            "Hong Kong Flower Lounge Restaurant" in Millbrae, California.
         <P>The largest and most famous shrine to Hindu god Brahmā 四面佛 
            is in Cambodia's Angkor Wat. &nbsp  Dozens of Brahmā's temples can
            be found all over Asia. 

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         <P>Phra Phrom is also known to admire Thai classical music, which is 
            played near larger scale outdoor altars, accompanied by dancers. &nbsp
            Click this picture for a video of the dance.

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