The Erawan Shrine, formally the Thao Maha Phrom Shrine, is a Hindu shrine in Bangkok, Thailand, that houses a statue of Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of the Hindu god of creation Lord Brahma. A popular worship attraction, it often features performances by resident Thai dance troupes, who are hired by worshippers in return for seeing their prayers at the shrine answered. On 17 August 2015, a bomb exploded near the shrine, killing 20 and injuring 125 more.