Have you ever been to a Buddhist temple that has statues of a pirate, an American Indian, a Viking, ancient Chinese warriors, cupids, Che Guevara, a Pharoah, mythological figures and other world famous characters all gathered in one place? Welcome to Pariwas Ratchasongkram temple on Rama 3 area. According to the temple's chief sculptor, art has no boundaries or rules and he hopes that his artwork will attract more visitors to the holy site. (Photos by Jetjaras Na Ranong)
10 AUG 2014

Temple fantasy

Have you ever been to a Buddhist temple that has statues of a pirate, an American Indian, a Viking, ancient Chinese warriors, cupids, Che Guevara, a Pharoah, mythological figures and other world famous characters all gathered in one place? Welcome to Pariwas Ratchasongkram temple on Rama 3 area. According to the temple's chief sculptor, art has no boundaries or rules and he hopes that his artwork will attract more visitors to the holy site. (Photos by Jetjaras Na Ranong)

PHOTOS: Bangkok Post
 
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Mystical creatures in Buddhist temple
Mystical creatures in Buddhist temple
Mystical creatures in Buddhist temple
Mystical creatures in Buddhist temple
Mystical creatures in Buddhist temple
Mystical creatures in Buddhist temple
Mystical creatures in Buddhist temple
Mystical creatures in Buddhist temple
Mystical creatures in Buddhist temple
Mystical creatures in Buddhist temple
Mystical creatures in Buddhist temple