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Thailand · Religion & Belief · Hard
What is the term for the Buddhist Lent candles, giant carved beeswax sculptures presented to temples in northeast Thailand?
Answer: Tian phansa — Tian phansa are enormous beeswax candles, often intricately carved with Buddhist motifs, donated to temples at the start of Khao Phansa, famously celebrated at the Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival.
- A Tian wien
- B Tian chai
- C Tian mongkhon
- D Tian phansa ✓
Tian phansa are enormous beeswax candles, often intricately carved with Buddhist motifs, donated to temples at the start of Khao Phansa, famously celebrated at the Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival.