12/06/2026
LP Noo In - Phra Phrom 4 Face Buddha 四面佛
Temple: Wat Pa Put Tat Mongkol
Year: BE 2559
Phra Phrom is the Thai representation of Brahma, the creator god of Hindu mythology. He is considered the god of good fortune and protection in Thailand and is known to exist with both the Buddhist and Hindu belief systems in the country.
Brahma or Phra Phrom is also known as Mahabrahma, the lord of Brahmaloka, in Buddhist cosmology. In China, this god is referred to as the Four-Faced Buddha or Simianshen. His faith has spread in the country in the past few decades.
Most statues of Phra Phrom are cross-legged and have eight arms and four faces. They are arranged in cardinal directions, each representing a different aspect of luck. The first face is responsible for work and study, while the second and third are responsible for romance and money, respectively and the fourth is for health and family.
Being the supreme god in Thai mythology, there is no lineage that can be drawn to Phra Phrom. Legend has it that Brahma lost a bet with Shiva in India and Brahma moved to Thailand. He is also sometimes represented as being the husband of the Thai god Saraswadi.
Despite being a prevalent deity in many South East Asian Buddhist mythologies, he is only referred to as Phra Phrom or Brahman.
Phra Phrom is the supreme being in Thai mythology and his powers are endless. However, he is evoked by the devotees as a protector against evil and the provider of good fortune.