Inside a ruined Cambodian temple I found a seated Buddha with legs folded in meditation, its head missing and the naga figure sheltering it damaged too. Even so, a candle was burning, incense tips glowed red, and water sat before it — no worshippers were there, but the fresh offerings show the site is still visited. 🕯️
Headless Buddha in ruined Cambodian temple still receives candle and incense offerings
Key facts
- Inside a ruined ancient temple in Cambodia, the presenter found a seated Buddha statue among broken stones whose legs are folded in meditation but whose head is missing.
- The naga figure sheltering the Buddha statue is also damaged.
- A candle beside the statue was still burning and incense sticks had glowing red tips, with water also placed before the Buddha.
- No worshippers were present during the visit, and the video states that an empty temple is not necessarily an abandoned one because active offerings demonstrate continued visitation.
- The presenter notes the missing head does not prevent worshippers from making offerings at the statue.
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