The Snapshots in Time Collection

Carved Buddhist Grotto with Luohan Statues, China-Burma-India Theater, WWII Era

Carved Buddhist Grotto with Luohan Statues, China-Burma-India Theater, WWII Era

Rows of carved Luohan (Arhat) statues fill a Buddhist temple grotto, likely photographed by Allied servicemen visiting a religious site while serving in the China-Burma-India theater during World War II. Such visits to local cultural landmarks were common during downtime from the Burma campaign. Project: 218082