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Bangkok bombed shrine reopens amid prayers

Updated On Aug 19, 2015 03:58 PM IST
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A stream of people arrived at the shrine, kneeling in prayer, lighting incense and placing flowers at the site where 36 hours earlier an explosion scattered body parts across one of the capital's busiest intersections. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A stream of people arrived at the shrine, kneeling in prayer, lighting incense and placing flowers at the site where 36 hours earlier an explosion scattered body parts across one of the capital's busiest intersections. (Reuters Photo)

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Family members of a bombing victim pray at the shrine at Rajprasong intersection. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Family members of a bombing victim pray at the shrine at Rajprasong intersection. (AP Photo)

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An EOD policeman inspects the Erawan shrine which is located in the heart of Bangkok's tourist and commercial centre. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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An EOD policeman inspects the Erawan shrine which is located in the heart of Bangkok's tourist and commercial centre. (AFP Photo)

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A woman walks with incense sticks at the shrine. The Bangkok shrine reopened on Wednesday to the public after the bomb blast. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A woman walks with incense sticks at the shrine. The Bangkok shrine reopened on Wednesday to the public after the bomb blast. (AP Photo)

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Damage is visible on the statue of Phra Phrom, which is the Thai interpretation of the Hindu god Brahma. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Damage is visible on the statue of Phra Phrom, which is the Thai interpretation of the Hindu god Brahma. (AP Photo)

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Volunteers wait to donate blood at the Thai Red Cross National Blood Centre in Bangkok. Some volunteers said they were doing it in response to Monday's deadly blast at Erawan shrine that killed at least 20 people. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Volunteers wait to donate blood at the Thai Red Cross National Blood Centre in Bangkok. Some volunteers said they were doing it in response to Monday's deadly blast at Erawan shrine that killed at least 20 people. (Reuters Photo)

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Buddhist monks in saffron robes joined the public to chant prayers. The Erawan Shrine is a revered spot among Thais and tourists that transcends religion. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Buddhist monks in saffron robes joined the public to chant prayers. The Erawan Shrine is a revered spot among Thais and tourists that transcends religion. (AP Photo)

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Authorities say the Bangkok shrine blast is one of the worst in the country's history. Thai authorities said they are still on the lookout for the prime suspect seen on CCTV footage. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Authorities say the Bangkok shrine blast is one of the worst in the country's history. Thai authorities said they are still on the lookout for the prime suspect seen on CCTV footage. (Reuters Photo)

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Traffic resumes near the site of Monday's deadly blast in central Bangkok. The shrine's location adds to its popularity, offering an open-air place for prayer amid the capital's gleaming shopping malls and five-star hotels. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Traffic resumes near the site of Monday's deadly blast in central Bangkok. The shrine's location adds to its popularity, offering an open-air place for prayer amid the capital's gleaming shopping malls and five-star hotels. (Reuters Photo)

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The attack has raised concerns about safety in Bangkok, a city that draws millions of tourists and had never experienced an attack of this magnitude. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The attack has raised concerns about safety in Bangkok, a city that draws millions of tourists and had never experienced an attack of this magnitude. (Reuters Photo)

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