Chofa
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Chofa is a Lao and Thai architectural decorative ornament that adorns the top at the end of wat and palace roofs in most Southeast Asian countries, such as Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. It re
Two main types of Chofa: Pak Hong; Swan's tip (left) and Pak Khrut; Garuda's tip (right)
Roof finial or chofah (colorized) as depicted on the bas relief of Angkor Wat temple in 12th century.
A chofa laid down for temple-goers to participate in individually gold-plating prior to its raising ceremony to top the ubosot of Wat Chulabhorn Wanaram, Ban Na District
A mural depicting the ceremony of chofa raising of the new ubosot of Wat Tha Phra, Bangkok
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although this is actually the name of the mountain where it is
Stupa, Doi Suthep
View from the temple of downtown Chiang Mai
White elephant shrine