North of that was the Lotus pond with its five concentric rings of petals and the Thivanka Image House. Inside this large structure were some exquisite frescoes of figures (including Buddha and some gods) in various states of preservation, but with its red, yellow and green colors still quite visible in places. The outside was enclosed in scaffolding, making it difficult to see the carvings of dwarfs and other figures. This restoration (including working on the roof) should help ensure that the building not only is structurally sound enough for years to come, but also protect the fragile frescoes from the elements.
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