Hidden Gem: Erawan Museum, a Lesser-Known Marvel in Bangkok

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Hidden Gem: Erawan Museum, a Lesser-Known Marvel in Bangkok

Located on the outskirts of Bangkok, the Erawan Museum is a colossal building adorned with a majestic three-headed elephant atop and a vast exhibition space below.

Hidden Gem: Erawan Museum, a Lesser-Known Marvel in Bangkok

Stepping into the Erawan Museum, the most striking sight is a colossal three-headed elephant statue standing on a pedestal. This magnificent statue stands at 29 meters tall, 39 meters long, weighs 250 tons, and is cast entirely in pure bronze. What's truly astonishing is that the entire museum is nestled within the hollow body of the Erawan bronze elephant statue.

With a proud demeanor, a warrior spirit, and the likeness of a Banyan tree, the statue embodies the grandeur of the Hindu mythology's Airavata (or Erawan) revered by the Thai people. The elephant in Thai beliefs is a divine creature, the center of the universe, nurtured, honored, and revered. This is why the architect Khun Lek Viriyapant decided to construct the figure of the elephant deity Airavata instead of the chariot of the god Indra.

The Erawan Museum houses a multitude of artifacts from Thai history as well as other Asian countries. The Erawan Museum spans across 5 floors, with the first floor dedicated to exhibition galleries, the second floor featuring a staircase adorned with gold and silver. The ceiling of the third floor resembles a world map with stained glass, followed by the fourth floor. Lastly, the fifth floor showcases antique items from around the globe.