Banteay Srei temple

Background: Banteay Srei was built by Raja Guru Yajnavaraha for installation Linga "Tribhuvana Maheçvara" in the year 967. A special feature of the decoration was the use of a hard pink sandstone.

Architectural and decorative features are unique and fine. A tapestry like background of foliage covers the walls of the structures in the central group as if a deliberate attempt had been made to leave no space undecorated. The architecture is distinguished by superimposed pediments, motifs on the frames of the arches and standing figures in the niches. Panels are decorated with scenes inspired by Hindu epics.

It was discovered in 1914 by Lieutenant Marec and cleared by H. Parmentier and V. Goloubew in 1924; and carried out the anastylosis by H. Marchal in 1931 to 1936.

Laksmi is the consort of Vishnu and the goddess of good fortune and abundance from early times. She is also known as Sri and symbolizes prosperity. Laksmi was born of the Churning of the Ocean of Milk. She is often depicted on a lotus (her symbol) pedestal and attended by two elephants sprinkling lustral water on her with their trunks. The number of her arms and attributes vary, but they usually include a lotus and a conch.

Angkor Temples

Ancient temples of Angkor Wat, Bayon, Angkor Thom, Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Eastern Mebon, Pre Rup, Kravan, Roluos Group temple Prah Ko, Bakong, Lolei, Kbal Spean, Phnom Kulen, Beng Mealea, Koh Ker, Preah Vihear, Banteay Chhmar.


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