Karon Dragon Image is a golden statue inform of a big snake at Karon Beach. The tales told about this beautiful statue are many and interesting as well. However, dragons or commonly known as nagas in Thailand are popular symbols of mythology in Thailand which is equated with a Chinese dragon.
To begin with, it is believed that Phuket Island was formed by a dragon that emerged from the Andaman Sea. Karon Dragon image symbolizes the dragon that created the island. Dragons symbolize the strength of people to downfall their enemies. They also represent the dangers that the enemies bring to a nation. These are some local believes that culture loving visitors will find interesting.
There are four types of dragons. A dark naga, a water serpent, a spirit snake and a guardian naga. For the Karon Dragon statue, it's a guardian type. It is a deity considered to protect the rivers, wells, and springs. They are also believed to give fertility to the land and bring rain.
The striking statue is represented as a large snake which is golden. People from all over Thailand come to pray and give offerings to this goddess. If you look carefully at the base of the statue, you will see votive offerings dedicated to the mythical serpent.
For sunset lovers, Karon Dragon image provides very beautiful sunsets above the monument. Its golden color combined with the fading golden rays of the sun as it sets over the sea waters is the best sunset you can ever experience.
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