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Thepphanom orthephanom (Thai:เทพนม,pronounced[tʰêppʰa.nōm]) is aThai term referring to the depiction in paintings or traditional Thai patterns of adevata performing theAñjali Mudrā hand gesture. The term is also the name of moves inmuay Thai andtraditional 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]
