Nagas (mythical creatures) guarding the entrance to Wat Mahathat, Lamphun, Thailand.

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Images of nagas are often found guarding the stairway entrance to Thai temples in order to keep evil spirits away.

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Size: 3653px × 5500px
Location: Lamphun, Thailand
Photo credit: © Ron Emmons / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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