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Buddha Image of the Dvaravati Period
Ancient Siam
Garden of the Gods
Phra Sao (Sani) is the God of Saturday
Aditya or Suriya, the Sun, the God of Light
The Dusit Maha Prasat Palace – The Grand Palace In the early Rattanakosin era, the Dusit Maha Prasat palace was an audience hall, where affairs of the state were conducted and royal ceremonies performed. The palace was built by King Rama 1 in 1806 A.D. The structure is a cruciform building with large high roofs, with gilded lacquer work.
The Lan Chang Styled Scripture Repository and Wilan The northeastern community, established since the early Buddhist era, has created its own unique artistic style that is different from other types of indigenous architecture. This art became known as the art of Lan Chang.
Ancient Siam
Phra Angkhan (Angaraka) is the God of Tuesday – The God of War
The Dvaravati House The Dvaravati House at Ancient Siam is modeled on the Ruan Thap Khwan house located within the Sanam Chan Palace in Nakhon Pathom Province.
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There are countless gods and other celestial beings in Thai folklore, The primary spirits the Thai's are concerned with, however, are called the Phra Bhum Jowthee , or Guardian Spirits of the Land, There are nine of guardians and each offers a different type of protection. The Guardian of the House and the Guardian of the Gardens are so frequently consulted with and prayed to that they are the only two that have permanent spirit houses built for them.
Offerings are left at the house every morning to propitiate the spirits. Food such as chicken, cookies and sweet desserts are offered as well as drinks such as tea, bottles of Fanta soda (with straws). Incense and candles are lit, flowers are set in place and all food offerings should be on the table in front of the spirit house.
The houses are finished with statues, small figures, or symbols of many other sorts in the center within the spirit house. In addition, there may be various animal figures, such as elephants or hones; figures of people, such as a married couple or other images; and even furniture. Outside, around the balcony that usually surrounds a spirit house, incense holders, candle sticks, and vases for flowers are placed.