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Thepphanom or thephanom ( Thai: เทพนม, pronounced [tʰêppʰa.nōm]) is a Thai term referring to the depiction in paintings or traditional Thai patterns of a devata performing the Añjali Mudrā hand gesture. The term is also the name of moves in muay Thai and traditional Thai dance. [1]
Thephanom also refers to an angel or deity who is a temple protector and guardian.[ citation needed] They are often represented as a pair, a brother and a sister, kneeling on both knees with hands at the wai position, praying or offering respect.[ citation needed] The Thepanom first came to earth when Buddha reached enlightenment. They became Buddha's protector, then guardian of religious temples and artifacts such as scrolls.[ citation needed] The definition of Thepanom was arrived at by reading descriptions of Thepanom statues and communicating with Thai people.[ citation needed]
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Thepphanom or thephanom ( Thai: เทพนม, pronounced [tʰêppʰa.nōm]) is a Thai term referring to the depiction in paintings or traditional Thai patterns of a devata performing the Añjali Mudrā hand gesture. The term is also the name of moves in muay Thai and traditional Thai dance. [1]
Thephanom also refers to an angel or deity who is a temple protector and guardian.[ citation needed] They are often represented as a pair, a brother and a sister, kneeling on both knees with hands at the wai position, praying or offering respect.[ citation needed] The Thepanom first came to earth when Buddha reached enlightenment. They became Buddha's protector, then guardian of religious temples and artifacts such as scrolls.[ citation needed] The definition of Thepanom was arrived at by reading descriptions of Thepanom statues and communicating with Thai people.[ citation needed]