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Southeast Asia 10

Koh Samui, Thailand

Detail from one of the temples at Wat Plai Laem.  It may represent one of the
Hindu gods, perhaps Durga or Shiva -- my ignorance precludes further
speculation.  I was fascinated, however, by the degree to which Hindu deities
cross-link into Thai religious life.  I'd like to understand it better.