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Two main types of Chofa: Pak Hong; Swan's tip (left) and Pak Khrut; Garuda's tip (right)

Chofa (Thai: ช่อฟ้า, pronounced [t͡ɕʰɔ̂ːfáː]; lit. sky tassel) 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 resembles a tall thin bird and looks hornlike. The chofa is generally believed to represent the mythical creature Garuda, half bird and half man, who is the vehicle of the Hindu god Vishnu.[1]

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History

Roof finial or chofah (colorized) as depicted on the bas relief of Angkor Wat temple in 12th century.

The representation of cho fah is unclear and believed to represent garuda[citation needed], however, the present research indicates that the original chofah upon which most subsequent chofah have been based is the gajashimha of Suryavarman II,[2] the Khmer king who built Angkor Wat. [citation needed]

Temple finials representing gajashimha was presumably appeared in Cambodia during or shortly after his reign (1113 AD to 1150 AD). These finials (chofah) symbolized the unification of the northern and southern Khmer kingdoms and the reign of King Suryavarman II. This symbolism spread extensively throughout the region including part of today Laos, Lanna, and Isan[2] which were once the Khmer empire.[citation needed]

From 13th to 18th century, ceramic finials or chofah in the form of the gajashimha were largely produced in Sukothai, Sawankalok, and Ayutthaya.[2]

Today most wats or pagodas and palaces throughout Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand are adorned with these sacred finials at their roof end with many types and appearance.[1]

Raising of chofa

The ceremony of chofa raising (Thai: พิธียกช่อฟ้า; RTGSphithi yok chofa) marks the completion of the structure that the chofa tops. The ceremony revolves around the consecration of the chofa and the structure, mostly ubosot or wihan, and ends with the topping off the roof with the chofa.[3] Such ceremonies are considered a great merit in Thai Buddhism.[4]

Components

  • Horn
  • Tip
  • Breast

Types

  • Swan tip (Pak Hong; ปากหงส์)
  • Garuda tip (Pak Khrut; ปากครุฑ)
  • Fish tip (Pak Pla; ปากปลา)
  • Elephant head (Hua Chang; หัวช้าง)
  • Naga head
  • Bird head (Hua Nok; หัวนก)
  • Lanna (ล้านนา)
  • Others

References

  1. ^ a b Döhring, Karl (2000). Buddhist Temples of Thailand: An Architectonic Introduction'. White Lotus Press. ISBN 974-7534-40-1.
  2. ^ a b c Roberts, Tyson R. (2002). "FISH SCENES, SYMBOLISM, AND KINGSHIP IN THE BAS-RELIEFS OF ANGKOR WAT AND THE BAYON" (PDF). Journal of the Siam Society: 156–158.
  3. ^ "พิธียกช่อฟ้า".
  4. ^ "ประเพณียกช่อฟ้า อำเภอเวียงสา". Ministry of Culture Nan Province Office.

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