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Temples of Angkor-Part 2

These photos are more of the great temples of Angkor near Siem Reap in Cambodia: Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm, Preah Khan, Bakong, and others. Information is largely from "Angkor Temples - The Guidebook" by M. Petrotchenko.

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  • BANTEAY SREI. This temple was dedicated in 967 and is a Hindu temple. It is one of the most detailed and is not to be missed when visiting Angkor.

    BANTEAY SREI. This temple was dedicated in 967 and is a Hindu temple. It is one of the most detailed and is not to be missed when visiting Angkor.

    Entrance to Banteay Srei.

  • An example of the extensive carved decorations in Banteay Srei.

    An example of the extensive carved decorations in Banteay Srei.

    The decorations in Banteay Srei are so perfect that historians at first thought it was a later temple. However, it is now know to be one of the first constructed.

  • Sanskrit legends.

    Sanskrit legends.

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  • A depiction of Shiva as Nataraja, Lord of Dance, eastern gopura of the inner enclosure.

    A depiction of Shiva as Nataraja, Lord of Dance, eastern gopura of the inner enclosure.

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  • Indra rides the three-headed Airavata above the demon Kala on a lintel over the entrance door.

    Indra rides the three-headed Airavata above the demon Kala on a lintel over the entrance door.

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  • The god Indra rides on his mount, Airavata, a three-headed elephant.

    The god Indra rides on his mount, Airavata, a three-headed elephant.

    This is detail from the previous photograph.

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  • Detail from a panel over an entrance.

    Detail from a panel over an entrance.

    Top: Elephants sprinkle water on Lakshmi. Bottom: A garuda holds foliage stems.

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  • The sanctuaries and library buildings of Banteay Srei.

    The sanctuaries and library buildings of Banteay Srei.

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  • The sanctuaries of Banteay Srei.

    The sanctuaries of Banteay Srei.

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  • A depiction of Shiva as Nataraja, Lord of Dance, eastern gopura of the inner enclosure.

    A depiction of Shiva as Nataraja, Lord of Dance, eastern gopura of the inner enclosure.

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  • Naga everywhere!

    Naga everywhere!

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  • The fight between Valin and Sugriva.

    The fight between Valin and Sugriva.

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  • The figure guarding the door is called a "dvarapala." It is supported here by three lions.

    The figure guarding the door is called a "dvarapala." It is supported here by three lions.

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    Indra rides the three-headed Airavata above the demon Kala on a lintel over the entrance door.
    The god Indra rides on his mount, Airavata, a three-headed elephant.