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Pyramid of sorrow

Thousands of old Ojizō-sama (Jizō) statues form a pyramid near the heart of Okunoin temple in Koyasan, Japan. Jizō is known as the protector of deceased children and according to the legend Jizo hides deceased children in his robe and guides them safely to salvation, hence the red bibs and hats.

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Uploaded on February 2, 2016
Taken on October 29, 2015