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  sai sin in funeral procession

 

Thailand

A sai sin connected to a coffin is held by Buddhist monks, relatives and friends of the deceased during a funeral procession.

 

The sai sin is symbol for the sutra, the teachings of the Buddha, and is believed to protect and drive away evil spirits.

 

  sai sin in funeral procession