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  Phra Khwambati (Phra Pit Thawaan)

 

Thailand

Phra Maha Ut, also known as Phra Khwambati, Phra Khwambodih, Phra Phakhawambodih, Phra Pit Thawaan and Phra Pit Tah (fig.), depicted with six arms and using his hands to close off his eyes, ears and urethra. Since he is believed to help survive and escape death, his statue is here placed at a crematorium in Old Sukhothai.