Paradise in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Shrine of the Four-Faced Brahma
Photographed By Trinket Troy, July 8, 2014
1. The Brahma Shrine Marker
The Brahma Shrine is renowned throughout the Far East, to people of all faiths, as a place of prayer which in turn bestows prosperity and good fortune on those who come to visit and make their hopes and wishes known.
The casting ceremonies for the four-faced eight-handed statue of the Brahma were held in Bangkok, Thailand on November 25, 1983, and many important religious authorities and international dignitaries participated.
Separate Plaque: The installation, on this site of the magnificent four-faced Brahma Shrine was made possible through the warm, generous and wholehearted sponsorship of Mr. & Mrs. Kamphol Vacharaphol, Mr. Yip Hon; February 5, 1984, Caesar's Palace
Erected 1984 by Mr. & Mrs. Kamphol Vacharaphol, Mr. Yip Hon.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1837.
Location. 36° 6.946′ N, 115° 10.41′ W. Marker is in Paradise, Nevada, in Clark County. Marker is on South Las Vegas Boulevard just north of West Flamingo Road (Nevada Route 592), on the left when traveling north. It is at Ceasars Palace in the Roman Plaza behind the Serendipity 3 restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Las Vegas NV 89109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles
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More about this marker. The Four-Faced Brahma is known as Phra Phrom in Thailand.
Also see . . .
1. What That Shrine Outside Ceasars Palace is All About. 2012 article by Pappagiorgio at the Vegas Chatter website. Excerpt: “· Cast in bronze and plated in gold · Weighs more than 8,000 pounds · 14 feet high · Formally dedicated on February 5, 1984 under the supervision of Buddhist monks · Visitors express gratitude for wishes granted by offering flowers, incense, money (which Caesars donates to charities in Thailand) or by placing small wooden elephants · The four faces of the Brahma statue represent Four Divine States of Mind: Loving Kindness, Compassion, Sympathy and Equanimity · Original was installed at the Erawan Hotel in Bangkok Thailand to ward off bad luck after several construction disasters at the hotel” (Submitted on January 8, 2015.)
Photographed By Trinket Troy, July 8, 2014
2. The Shrine of the Four-Faced Brahma and Marker
The brass tablet on the right reads, “The Shrine of the Four-Faced Brahma is under constant surveillance.”
2. Wikipedia Entry for Phra Phrom. “Phra Phrom is the Thai representation of the Hindu god Brahma, who is regarded in Thai culture as a deity of good fortune and protection.” (Submitted on January 8, 2015.)
Photographed By Trinket Troy, July 8, 2014
3. The Shrine of the Four-Faced Brahma Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, April 28, 2017
4. The Shrine of the Four-Faced Brahma Marker
The faces towards the front of shrine.
Photographed By Denise Boose, April 28, 2017
5. The Shrine of the Four-Faced Brahma Marker
One of the faces from the side.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,574 times since then and 279 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on May 12, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California.
