Luang Prabang Temple Chofahs
Ornamental gold-leaf chofahs adorn the roof of a wat (Buddhist temple) in Luang Prabang, Laos. The hornlike architectural ornaments represent Garuda, a mythical creature that is half man and half bird that carried the Hindu god Vishnu.
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- © David Coleman
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Asia Garuda Garuda tip Indochina Indochine Lao Lao PDR Lao People's Democratic Republic Lao Peoples Democratic Republic Laos Louangphrabang Luang Prabang Luang Prabang Province Naga Nāga SE Asia Southeast Asia UNESCO World Heritage Site Wat Wat Mai Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham Wat May buddhism buddhist chofa king cobra monastery ornament pagoda place of worship religion religious roof serpent deity temple vat watt
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