weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

This second set from the Wat Phra That Doi Wao, aka the Temple of the Scorpion, provides close up images of a few structures, but concentrates mainly on a few of the many individual and very varied statues, mainly of Buddha as well as other subjects. I hope you will enjoy this glimpse into this small jewel of a temple.


Notes
TRIP INFO: Set # 1 provides a brief introduction to THIS SERIES on SOUTH & EAST ASIA. See it at
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-724330-1.html

THAILAND COUNTRY INFO in set # 143: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-755664-1.html

GOLDEN TRIANGLE INFO in set # 173: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-758433-1.html

SCORPION TEMPLE INFO in set # 174: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-758502-1.html

EARLIER POSTS of this series: Access my topic list at UHH, the new posts are listed in reverse chronological order:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-topic-list?usernum=45105

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1 - An ornate side-temple, featuring golden dragons at the lower end of the roof lines, while the top features avian beings, probably some mythical animal or possibly chicken which seem to be revered in this area

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2 - This richly decorated lower section of a pillar features golden statues of elephant torsos and the golden decorations center around inlays of semi-precious stones

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3 - Statue of a walking Buddha at the center of a elaborate open-sided structure

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4 - Sitting white Buddha in the lotus position

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5 - Standing white Buddha with hands folded at the upper chest, conveying confidence in self

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6 - Statue of another white sitting Buddha and an open, gold-rimmed chatra umbrella

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7 - Side-view of the traveling Buddha I presented yesterday, surrounded by 3 sitting Buddhas and umbrellas in a pleasant ensemble of white and gold with a few flowery touches

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8 - I captured this statue actually on the way up the stairs to the temple platform, it is a less elaborate figure but nevertheless exudes the peace and grace with its hand position signifying greeting, prayer and adoration

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9 - Terra cotta Buddha statue in meditation pose, protected by a seven-headed cobra hood

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10 - Ganesh, the Elephant god in Hindu mythology

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weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

For your reference:

11 - Detailed trip map of the Golden Triangle segment of our tour within Thailand, Mae Sai is the northernmost location on the map

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NMGal Loc: NE NM

WOW!!

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

The colorful detail is overwhelming, Joe!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Yup, wow!

angler Loc: StHelens England

Superb set Joe.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you Barbara for these three letters!

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Glad you like the colors and the details, Mike - thank you!

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thanks for the wow, Bill!

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thanks for looking in and your nice comment, Jim!

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

So colorful and uniquely far eastern.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you Ken, this particular temple really was colorful and very nicely kept.

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Beautifully composed and presented set, Joe. Very nicely done.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Very nice Joe!