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Guard of the Main Altar

 

 

 

 

One of two guardian figures on both sides of the Altar (the one on the photo is on the right). One of the guards can see for a thousand miles, the other one can hear the same distance. In former times, religious people rubbed opium on the guards' lips to heighten their senses.

 

© Photo: Haupt & Binder

 

Singapore / City Tour / Thian Hock Keng