Lingams, Ao Phra Nang, 2003.

Wooden phalluses (called Lingam) piled up in a cave at Ao Phra Nang beach, in Raileh, Thailand, 2003.
The lingams are offerings made by the local fishermen to the spirit of a princess believed to live in the cave. Before going out to sea, or upon their return after a fruitful outing, fishermen make these offerings at the shrine.

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Wooden phalluses (called Lingam) piled up in a cave at Ao Phra Nang beach, in Raileh, Thailand, 2003.<br />
The lingams are offerings made by the local fishermen to the spirit of a princess believed to live in the cave. Before going out to sea, or upon their return after a fruitful outing, fishermen make these offerings at the shrine.