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Thailand: Mayarap (a character from the Ramakien), a yaksha temple guardian, Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Grand Palace, Bangkok

Yaksha is the name of a broad class of nature-spirits, usually benevolent, who are caretakers of the natural treasures hidden in the earth and tree roots. They appear in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist mythology. The Ramakien is the Thai version of the Indian epic, the Ramayana or the 'Romance of Rama', and has an important influence on Thai literature, art and drama. It is regarded as the National Epic of Thailand. Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha); full official name Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. It is located within the precincts of the Grand Palace. The Grand Palace served as the official residence of the Kings of Thailand from the 18th century onwards. Construction of the Palace began in 1782, during the reign of King Rama I, when he moved the capital across the river from Thonburi to Bangkok.
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Título: Thailand: Mayarap (a character from the Ramakien), a yaksha temple guardian, Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Grand Palace, Bangkok
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Traducción automática: Yaksha es el nombre de una amplia clase de espíritus de la naturaleza, generalmente benévolos, que son los guardianes de los tesoros naturales ocultos en la tierra y las raíces de los árboles. Aparecen en la mitología hindú, jainista y budista. El Ramakien es la versión tailandesa de la epopeya india, el Ramayana o el "Romance de Rama", y tiene una importante influencia en la literatura, el arte y el teatro tailandeses. Se considera la epopeya nacional de Tailandia. Wat Phra Kaew (Templo del Buda de Esmeralda); nombre oficial completo Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram es considerado el templo budista más sagrado de Tailandia. Está ubicado dentro del recinto del Gran Palacio. El Gran Palacio sirvió como residencia oficial de los reyes de Tailandia desde el siglo XVIII en adelante. La construcción del Palacio comenzó en 1782, durante el reinado del rey Rama I, cuando trasladó la capital al otro lado del río de Thonburi a Bangkok.
Yaksha is the name of a broad class of nature-spirits, usually benevolent, who are caretakers of the natural treasures hidden in the earth and tree roots. They appear in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist mythology. The Ramakien is the Thai version of the Indian epic, the Ramayana or the 'Romance of Rama', and has an important influence on Thai literature, art and drama. It is regarded as the National Epic of Thailand. Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha); full official name Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. It is located within the precincts of the Grand Palace. The Grand Palace served as the official residence of the Kings of Thailand from the 18th century onwards. Construction of the Palace began in 1782, during the reign of King Rama I, when he moved the capital across the river from Thonburi to Bangkok.
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Tamaño impresión: 30.3 × 41.3 cm | 1407.1 × 1920.9 in (300 dpi)