June 21, 2007

231206 Wat Sikhounmuang - 03

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Are smooth round black pillars with white or gold stencilled patterns unique to Lao temples? & are red ones are unique to Lanna & Tai Lue temples?

Eave bracket:

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Blue 'wings' & 'tail' of the deva-like character remind the cat of the Sega videogame character Sonic the Hedgehog ;)

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Door pediment with what looks like a peacock-turkey hybrid in the centre:

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The novice monk(s) on duty had opened the doors, swept the floor & lit the candles, & everyone had gathered in there for the evening chanting:

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