How to Prepare Before Worshipping Phra Brahma at the Erawan Shrine Founding Ceremony on November 9th

How to Prepare Before Worshipping Phra Brahma at the Erawan Shrine Founding Ceremony on November 9th

September 11, or 9/11, marks the anniversary of the founding of the Erawan Shrine. On this day, auspicious ceremonies and offerings are held to pay homage to Phra Phrom, whose shrine is located at the Ratchaprasong Intersection in Bangkok.

The Erawan Shrine holds great significance and is revered by people both in Thailand and abroad. It is particularly important to those who believe in the power of Phra Phrom to grant blessings for prosperity, and success in life, work, and finances. As a result, the shrine regularly draws worshippers seeking to make offerings and request blessings.

On the anniversary of the shrine’s founding, special religious ceremonies are performed, and the public is invited to participate in merit-making, worship, and asking for blessings from Phra Phrom. The atmosphere on this important day is filled with faith and devotion from those who come to honor Phra Phrom.

How to prepare for worship at the Erawan Shrine on its founding anniversary (November 9)

  1. Choose the right time: On November 9, there will be many people. If you want to attend the blessing ceremony, arrive before 5:00 AM, as the ceremony starts around 6:00 AM. Alternatively, visit in the afternoon or evening to avoid the crowds.
  2. Dress appropriately: Wear modest, elegant attire. Avoid shorts and dress respectfully, as if meeting an important person.
  3. Prepare offerings: The typical offerings for Phra Phrom include marigold flowers, 12 incense sticks, 4 candles, and fruits like coconuts, bananas, or oranges. If you don’t have time to prepare them, you can purchase a set at the shrine.
    Pro tip: You can bring your own unique and beautiful offerings, such as a 7-meter-long flower garland, elaborate offerings, flower arrangements around the shrine, a lion dance performance, or special traditional dancers. You can arrange these through vendors listed at the end of this guide.
  4. The proper way to worship: Phra Phrom has four faces. You should worship all four, starting from the face at the front entrance and moving clockwise. For each face, use 3 incense sticks and 1 candle.
  5. Making wishes: Be clear and specific in your wish, focusing on one wish per round of worship. Phra Phrom is believed to grant wishes with precision, so it is recommended to ask for things related to work, finances, or success that benefit yourself and others. Aim high, and don’t ask for trivial matters.
  6. Merit-making after worship: After completing your worship, place your flowers, incense, and candles in the designated area. To enhance your merit, you may also donate to traditional Thai music performers.
  7. Mental preparation: According to belief, maintain mindfulness, focus, and a calm spirit while making your wish to increase the likelihood of your wish being granted.

Order offerings online with The Faith Thailand: Convenient, time-saving, a variety of choices, punctual delivery, and reduced crowding at the shrine.

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