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The Guardian Naga Serpent

Roy Cavanagh · September 20, 2011 ·

Images or depictions of nagas are a common sight in Thailand, particularly at temples. If you see a staircase at a Thai temple, take a closer look at the decorations and you may notice the naga which in Buddhism is often depicted as a snake or a serpent-like creature. The naga is a guardian figure which keeps away bad spirits and features in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. In one particular story, it is said that the King of Nagas protected the Buddha from a fierce storm by using its cobra hood as a shield. The photo below is the naga staircase at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai.
Naga staircase at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai

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