Although they look round, Mongolian gers are most often actually four- or five-sided, the former constructed using 66 roof poles and the latter 81 poles. Sloping roofs make gers more aerodynamic, meaning winds are unlikely to tear off the roof beams. The partial roof covering of Nergui and Tsegmed’s ger is painted with traditional Buddhist guardian animal motifs, including lions, a tiger, and the mythical Garuda. A clip-on solar-powered LED lamp is a comfort added in recent years.