s of thai temple sculpture

adoration animals belief bonzery buddhism buddhist caitya chapel church creed decoration deification doctrine dragon ecclesiastical elements elephant embellishment faith festival forefaced gilded gilding gilt gold haiden house janus leaf luxury meeting monastery oratory patronal plate power prayer praying preachinghouse religion religious samsara sanctuary sculpture service shrine solstice statue supplication symbols tabernacle temple thai utensils veneration vessels worship worshipping