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A large, colourful statue of a laughing, pot-bellied Buddha (Budai/Hotei) in a golden and red robe, wearing a prayer bead necklace and holding another in his right hand. He sits relaxed atop a large turquoise dragon with golden horns, whiskers and a gaping mouth of visible teeth. The statue shows wear, with paint flaking in several places. In the background, a large grey rock formation rises on the right, and the sky is clear and light blue. In the foreground and along the sides, various tropical plants grow in pots, including adenium (desert rose) with pink blooms and green shrubs. The scene is likely in a Buddhist temple garden in Southeast Asia. — Hua Hin Nov 13, 2019

A brightly painted statue of a Hindu ascetic or hermit sits on a large rock in a tropical forest. The figure wears a tiger-striped orange-and-black robe and matching turban. He has a white beard and striking features, seated in a relaxed pose with crossed legs. Bright orange and yellow flower garlands (mala) hang from his neck as offerings. A memorial plaque with a portrait photo and Thai script is fixed to the rock. At the foot of the rock stands a small silver-coloured doll, alongside further offerings such as plastic bags, incense sticks and petals. Dense mangrove trees with twisting branches and green foliage grow in the background. On the right, another yellow flower garland hangs from a branch. The scene conveys the feel of a small shrine or memorial in Thailand. — Hua Hin Nov 13, 2019

A large golden Buddha statue in seated meditation (lotus position), with the right hand resting over the knee and the left hand in the lap. The statue wears a tapering headdress (ushnisha) with a flame-shaped tip and displays typical features of Thai Buddha imagery, including elongated earlobes and a calm, serene expression. The Buddha sits on a natural rock pedestal draped with a blue cloth decorated in red and gold. A round plaque in Thai script is mounted on the pedestal. In the background, lush green foliage extends across a rise, and the sky is pale and slightly hazy. Railings from a viewing platform are visible on the left and right, suggesting the statue stands at an elevated location. — Hua Hin Nov 13, 2019

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