s of thai temple sculpture

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