February 05, 2007

chiangrai 2005 - 29 Wat Sri Khom Kham

[201205] Wat Sri Khom Kham, right next door to the Phayao Cultural Exhibition Hall:

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main sim which houses a giant Buddha image was undergoing restoration work:

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hence the temporary roof over the entire structure...naga form the edgings of the 3-tiered roof. the green sign is the typical Thai public works/construction project signboard with details such as project name, contractor company & expected date of completion.

close-up of gable, with a little red heart shape & monkeys helping themselves to fruit:

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craftsman in action:

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red coloured naga...? mystery solved - the red paint is just an undercoat, to be painted over:

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spine by spine, the naga roof edging of this chapel turns to gold...

modern-looking chapel with most a understated exterior & a roof without ช่อฟ้า chor4 faa2 (lit. cluster sky):

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what appears to be a simple interior with a plain undecorated wooden ceiling & white pillars:

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has walls covered with bright red murals that knock you over:

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interlacing naga on a platform supported by elephants:

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