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About the Wat

Temple
Guardians

At the temple entrance, two towering figures welcome every visitor: Thotsakan, the Green Giant, and Sahasadecha, the White Giant.

The green Thotsakan guardian statue at the entrance of Wat Thai of Los Angeles
Thotsakan
The Green Giant
The white Sahasadecha guardian statue at the entrance of Wat Thai of Los Angeles
Sahasadecha
The White Giant
From fearsome figures to sacred protectors

A lesson at the threshold

In the Ramakien, these giants are remembered for immense power, pride, and conflict. At Wat Thai, they carry a transformed meaning. Their destructive natures have been pacified, and they now stand watch as sacred guardians of the temple.

The Green Giant

Thotsakan

A powerful yaksha from Thailand's national epic, Thotsakan now stands at the temple entrance as a sacred protector.

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The White Giant

Sahasadecha

Known for his immense power in the Ramakien, Sahasadecha now stands beside the temple entrance as a lesson in humility and protection.

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