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This is the pillar that was set up by the king in 1782 when Bangkok became the capital of Siam. The pillar houses the spirit of the city and there are a stream of worshippers there offering flower, incense, fruit, candles, burning oil, etc. Some even pay the resident dancers to perform as a form of thanks when they have good luck.
Bibliography
All images copyright 2001 Professor
Kerk L. Phillips of Brigham Young University, Utah, USA.
Visit his webpage at www.pomosa.com