Question

Write short notes on -
Visnhu temple at Angkorwat

Answer 1

1. The world-famous temple of 'Angkorwat' was built in Yashodharpura, the capital city built by Suryavarman II.
2. The temple area is about 500 acres, that is about 2 sq. km.
3. The main entrance is at the west and the temple is surrounded by a moat, which is 200 metres in depth.
4. Among the sculptural panels on the southeast walls of the temple, the panel of 'Samudra Manthan' is notable. Later, it was turned into a Buddhist temple