Colourful Lions, Wat Sri Khom Kham—Phayao, Thailand
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Ianatlarge
N 19° 10.596 E 099° 53.394
47Q E 593565 N 2120606
A set of large lions guarding a Wat in northern Thailand.
Waymark Code: WMEQAJ
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 06/26/2012
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Wat Sri Khom Kham is the premier Wat of the northern Thai provincial capital of Phayao, on the Laos border. The Wat dates to the 15th century and contains a number of important Buddhist relics including the oldest and largest Buddha image in the province. The Wat is a "must see" tourist destination.
At the approach to the ordination hall of the wat are these two, large, Singha Indian/Hindu) styled lions, brown, red and gold in colour. They are a little larger than life-sized, and gaze protectively outwards, ready to pounce on anyone who approaches with ill intent in their hearts. They sit high up on plinths, in company with tigers. A fierce combination.
Physical Address:
Thanon Phahon Yothin
Phayao, Phayao Thailand
Web Site: Not listed
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