Myanmar, Burma. Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon. A nat, a protective spirit, stands behind a Buddha covered with flower garlands.

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Silver cups are for pouring water over the Buddha in a purification ritual.

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Size: 3414px × 5120px
Location: Yangon, Myanmar; Rangoon, Burma
Photo credit: © Charles O. Cecil / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: anthropology, asia, buddha, buddhism, buddhist, burma, burmese, culture, garland, golden, monk, myanmar, nat, pagoda, rangoon, religion, shwedagon, south, spirit, stupa, yangon