Erawan Museum

Welcome, seekers of art and theology, to the awe inspiring grounds of the Erawan Museum. No photograph or video can adequately prepare you for the sheer, overwhelming scale of the structure looming before us. …

Before we enter the structure itself, we must analyze the meticulously curated Himmapan Gardens that surround the base. In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, the Himmapan forest is a mystical realm located at the base of Mount Meru,…

Our journey through the cosmos begins by descending into the basement level, representing Suvarnabhumi, or the Underworld. Please be aware that photography is strictly prohibited in this subterranean vault, demanding our…

Ascending from the basement, we enter the main hall of the pedestal, representing the Human World. Prepare to be visually overwhelmed. …

While standing in the Human World, we must direct our gaze upward to the spectacular stained glass ceiling. This masterpiece of modern art was designed by a German artist and represents the roof of the human realm, looking up…

To ascend toward heaven, we must navigate the winding, majestic staircases that sweep around the perimeter of the hall. Notice the incredible decorative technique utilized on the balustrades and the walls. …

We have arrived at the summit. We are now standing inside the cavernous abdomen of the three headed elephant, a space designed to represent Tavatimsa Heaven. …

As we take the elevator down from the heavens and emerge back into the heat of the Samut Prakan sun, we must take one final look at the monumental bronze elephant. The Erawan Museum is a triumph of imagination and engineering. …