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Roadside "Shiva" shrine

along old city walls

Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2002

The Buddhist monks are able to bless things believed to house spirits, ensuring they are protected.

Typically, an orange silk cloth is tied around the blessed object, protecting it from being destroyed or removed.

This parking barrier is an example. Notice the offerings that have been placed at the shrine.

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		Roadside "Shiva" shrine along old city walls Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2002
		The Buddhist monks are able to bless things believed to house spirits, ensuring they are protected. Typically, an orange silk cloth is tied around the blessed object, protecting it from being destroyed or removed. This parking barrier is an example. Notice the offerings that have been placed at the shrine.
	STOCK # 100895_08


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