Besides a statue of
the multi-headed
white elephant
Airavata (fig.),
there are three statues of mythological
lions
called
simha or
singha (fig.),
and two warriors said
to represent
Shiva (fig.).
Visitors to the temple used to come here to rub a particular part of their
bodies against the statues believing that they have healing qualities, hence the
statues were eventually relocated to the centre of the hall and now stand on an
elevated platform behind glass panels, thus still allowing for devotees to walk
around the statues or even
perform a
thaksinahwat (fig.),
while safeguarding the ancient bronzes
at the same time.
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