Of-course we have not seen enough temples yet. Especially ones with Burmese architectural influences.
The lions look different - more colorful - or maybe its a dragon!
I am not sure if these guys are offering a bell to Buddha - but if so that is considered a very significant offering.
A stupa
The characters in the murals wear Burmese clothing.
The Burmese Buddhas are typically very serene looking.
The legendary Garuda or the mythical king of the birds.
A pagoda
You can put your offerings into the different categories, depending on what you are praying for.
As in most temples, the buddha's are from the same mold. These look very feminine.
I am intrigued by the hand gestures.
You definitely have a higher tolerance for frequent temple viewing than I would have!
ReplyDeletethe hands have a specific meaning but I totally don't remember.
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