Saturday, September 20, 2014

Prasat Kravan ( Kravan Temple )

Prasat Kravan temple was built in 921 by a group of nobility, not the King. It is made of brick and plaster, and was dedicated to the Indian god Vishnu. Unlike other temples at Angkor, it has an unusual five-part facade with all the towers in a row. The interior of the sanctuaries contain unique interior brick bas-reliefs, which are not found anywhere else at Angkor. The bas-reliefs depict several incarnations of Vishnu, including his appearance in the form of Vamana, a dwarf who took possession of the world by taking three enormous strides across the land. Another notable brick bas-relief is a depiction of Vishnu's consort Lakshmi and several of her attendants.
The name Prasat Kravan, which means 'Cardamom Sanctuary' is a modern name based on a tree which once stood there. Like most temples at Angkor, the original name is not known.

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