Candle Sculpture of honor to His Majesty the King-Thung Si Muang Park Giant Candle or Merit Sculpture, Ubon Ratchathani Thailand

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This monument is a permanent tribute to the Candle Festival held every July in Ubon Ratchathani at the start of Khao Phansa (Buddhist "Lent") when all monks retreat to the temples.

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Size: 5110px × 3407px
Location: Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
Photo credit: © Richard van Kesteren / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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