landmarks statue of the naga serpent of seven heads belief in buddhism name phraya srisatta nakarat at the mekong river in nakhon

pray belief holy religious faith temple heritage monument religion gold dragon sacred statue head snake buddhism sculpture golden attraction thailand buddhist fountain light buddha antique pagoda building exterior symbol famous riverfront cloud animal old destination laos mekong travel culture asian landmark ancient architecture traditional landscape park river naga nakhon phanom landmarks serpent seven heads name phraya srisatta nakarat illuminated riverside city province