Six pairs of giant demon guardians flank all entrances to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok, Thailand. They are known as yaksha or in Thai are simply called yak (giant), and they are Buddhist gods that protect against evil spirits. The yaksha were placed there during the reign of Rama III (r. 1824-51).
Photo taken 2019.
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Martins, K. (2020, May 20). Yaksha or Demon Guardians at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12273/yaksha-or-demon-guardians-at-the-temple-of-the-eme/
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