BALBIR SINGH/LAS VEGAS:
Four-ton and 14 feet tall bronze idol of four-faced Brahma shrine is becoming a popular religious place for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and various other communities in the World Capital of Casino, in Las Vegas. It is a prestigious gift to Caesars Palace. The tourists leave offerings for good luck.
Vacharaphol and Hon families of Thailand donated the four-faced and eight-armed seated Lord Brahma to Caesars Palace February 5, 1984 after it was originally created in Bangkok, Thailand in 1983. The Four Faced Brahma, is also known in Thailand as Phra Prom
This Shrine is a replica of the one at the Erawan Hotel in Bangkok. It is said to ward off bad luck. The four-faced Brahma shrine was supervised by Buddhist Monks as it was being erected in Las Vegas. The statue is a symbolism of the four divine states of mind ---Loving, kindness, sympathy and equanimity, and compassion.
Small, but very colorful and ornate. Features a glittery statue of Phra Phrom, the Thai version of the god Brahma. Popular with gamblers, who leave offerings for good luck. A gift to Caesars Palace in 1984. The Shrine is considered to ward off bad luck.
It is a replica of the one at the Erawan Hotel in Bangkok.
A metal box in the front contains incense and matches to pave the way for visitors to say a prayer , offer a blessing or meditate in the center of Las Vegas, Nevada. The Shrine was supervised by Buddhist Monks as it was being erected here. .
This Shrine is a replica of the one at the Erawan Hotel in Bangkok. It is said to ward off bad luck. The four-faced Brahma shrine was supervised by Buddhist Monks as it was being erected in Las Vegas. The statue is a symbolism of the four divine states of mind ---Loving, kindness, sympathy and equanimity, and compassion.
The monetary donations offered to the Shrine are donated to charities in Thailand by Caesars Palace.
Meanwhile, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a recent statement in Nevada, wanted "relocation of Lord Brahma Shrine, located outside iconic Caesars Palace casino on the Las Vegas strip, which they call sacrilegious."