A popular Indra shrine at Ratchaprasong junction in front of Amarin Plaza with the deity holding a thunderbolt Vajra and a sword, Bangkok, Thailand

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Indra, the Hindu god of battle and victory, and King of the Devas, is a popular deity in Thailand. Associated with the sky, lightning, and war, many come to the shrines to pray for protection, victory and success in their personal and professional lives. Worshippers usualy make offerings of marigold garlands as well as model elephants, as Indira's mount is the elephant Airavata (Erawan).

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Size: 4000px × 6000px
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Photo credit: © positivesoundvision / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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