{"id":19336,"date":"2019-04-10T23:40:11","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T23:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/?p=19336"},"modified":"2019-04-13T21:22:50","modified_gmt":"2019-04-13T21:22:50","slug":"temples-of-angkor-wat-cambodia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/temples-of-angkor-wat-cambodia\/","title":{"rendered":"Temples of Angkor Wat, Cambodia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This post is in continuation with a previous one and part of my<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/bayon-cambodia\/\"> Cambodia Travelogue<\/a><\/strong>. Details and pictures below are of the several temples that we visited at Angkor Wat on our second day in Cambodia. To read the previous part of this travelogue, please click on the link below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Journey So Far: <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/angkor-wat-city-of-temples\/\">The Smiling Faces of Bayon, Cambodia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>8:15AM:<\/strong> Now it\u2019s time for breakfast. Finding your Tuktuk driver ( if you do not have a local sim) is a bit tricky,but in 99.9% cases the Tuktuk driver will find you! (We were the unlucky 0.1% , however a fellow Tuktuk driver helped us out). To dodge the crowd (who were headed to Bayon), we went in the opposite direction towards Ta Phrom.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>8:30 AM:<\/strong> Before Ta Phrom is the <strong>Royal bath Sra Srang <\/strong>(a ornamated bathing ghat with a giant pool) and the <strong>Baentey Kadei<\/strong> just opposite to it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Royal bath@ Sra Sarang-note the lion and the serpent<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19345\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-1-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Eastern Gate of Banteay Kdei-Baenteay Kdei was built by Jayavarman VII,who succeeded Suryavaran II . A recurring theme in his construction is the face of Avalokiteswara and scenes from Samudramanthan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19346\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-2-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-2-768x688.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-2-585x524.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\">The entrance to the Banteay Kdei\u2026 flanked by the Naga and the Lion!<\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19347\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-3-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-3-768x613.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-3-585x467.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Nagas, and the thached roof like architecture. Can you see the persons with swords besides the gates \u2013 the Dwarpalikas?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-4.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19348\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-4-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-4-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-4-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Meaning the citadel of Monks; Baenty Kdei was built as a Buddhist temple(on a much earlier Hindu temple). Much of this temple is engulfed by the forest,with the soft morning light through the leaves making an interesting patterns on the moss layered green stone slabs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Large rectangular pillars supporting roof\u2026.Hallmark of Banteay kdei<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-5.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19349\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-5-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-5-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-5-585x430.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Apsara-pure bliss on the pillars<\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-6.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19350\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-6-768x770.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-6-585x585.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Temple of Baentley Kdei<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-7.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19351\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-7-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-7-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-7-585x878.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The forest engulfing the ruins of Banteay Kdei-western gate<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-8.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19352\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-8-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-8-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-8-585x488.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>9:30AM:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sorry guys, this is not the Western gate of Banteay Kdei. It is the Eastern gate of Ta Phrom( no marks for guessing who built it!) You can see the smiling face of Avalokiteswara,and a Gaduda (winged Bird mam) and Apsara on the Eastside<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-9.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19353\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-9-183x300.jpg 183w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-9-768x1256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-9-626x1024.jpg 626w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-9-585x956.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ta Phrom( Rajvihara, dedicated to Jayavarman II\u2019s mother\u2026\u2026my wife was impressed by this fact) is popularly known as the temple of Tomb Raider Lara Croft.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Crocodile tree<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-10.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19354\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-10-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-10-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lara Croft tree<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-11.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19355\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"376\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-11.jpg 376w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-11-170x300.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nature will have the last laugh. (However, the recent conservation efforts have cleared the jungle and made it less romantic)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-12.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19356\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-12-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-12-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-12-585x438.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rajvihara- where kings came for a stroll<\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-13.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19357\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-13-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-13-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>10:30AM:<\/strong> Now a long detour ( leaving the major and minor circuit) to visit Banteay Srei . On the way, you can see the Pre Rup ( pyramid shaped temple ,built by Rajendravarman II and was the Royal crematorium)<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pre Rup- the perfect spot for sunset<\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-14.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19358\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-14-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-14-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-14-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The journey to Banteay Srei is a long one (half an hour one way). Enjoy the countryside or take a quick nap while stretching your legs. You can pay a quick visit to the Landmine museum (where they train rats to detect to these deadly bombs which are abundant in the Cambodian countryside\u2013 so watch before you leap on the offbeat path !)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Two interesting observations- the roads and the toilets. The roads of the major and minor circuit are world class, with free (for ticket holders, and paid for all others including Cambodians) clean airport style toilets near all major temple complexes. Also, there are no hagging by Tuktuk driver, souvenir shops or guides to take their service. Although begging is strictly discouraged, you can see some handicapped landmine victims playing traditional instruments and asking for a small donation. You can also buy karma, by donating to the monks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Karma on sale!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-15.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19359\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-15-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-15-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-15-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">11:00 AM: <strong>Baenty Srei<\/strong>, the kohinoor of Angkor was built as a Shiva temple by a Brahman ( the Tutor of Jayavarman V,in late 9th century, older than the Angkor Wat).It is a small temple,but what it lacks in size ( compared to it\u2019s big brothers Angkor Wat and Bayon), it compensates with it\u2019s intricate designs and craftsmanship. Such is the beauty that it is called Banteay Srei (citadel of women; because only the fine fingers of women can create such magic on stone)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Baentey Srei- if Angkor Wat is the Goliath of Angkor architecture, then Baentey Srei is the David<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-16.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19360\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-16-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-16-768x641.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-16-585x488.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The rich ornamented gates<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-17.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19361\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-17-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-17-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-17-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-17-585x877.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gates of heaven!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-18.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19362\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-18-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-18-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-18-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-18-585x878.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Indra on his Airavat!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-19.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19363\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-19-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-19-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rahu devouring Chandra<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-20.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19364\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-20.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-20-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-20-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-20-585x355.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Note the different patterns of gates<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-21.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19365\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-21.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-21-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-21-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-21-585x404.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Indra<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-22.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19366 size-full\" title=\"temples of angkor wat\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-22.jpg\" alt=\"temples of angkor wat\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-22-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-22-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-23.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19367 size-full\" title=\"temples of angkor wat\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-23.jpg\" alt=\"temples of angkor wat\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-23.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-23-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-23-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ravana praying to Shiva( note that in the lower panel the earthly beasts are frightened of Ravana, the upper panel of Rishi\u2019s are perplexed,while the top most panel of Ganesh(with an elephant head), Gaduda( Bird head) and Dakshya Prajapati ( goat head) are undisturbed. Parvati is seated on the left lap of Shiva<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-24.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19368 size-full\" title=\"temples of angkor wat\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-24.jpg\" alt=\"temples of angkor wat\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-24.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-24-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-24-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-24-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-24-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shiva and parvati<\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-25.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19369 size-full\" title=\"temples of angkor wat\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-25.jpg\" alt=\"temples of angkor wat\" width=\"800\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-25.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-25-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-25-768x650.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-25-585x495.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: left;\">The temples-1<a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-26-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19371 size-full\" title=\"temples of angkor wat\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-26-1.jpg\" alt=\"temples of angkor wat\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-26-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-26-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-26-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-26-1-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-26-1-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>Temples-2<\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-27.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19372 size-full\" title=\"temples of angkor wat\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-27.jpg\" alt=\"temples of angkor wat\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-27.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-27-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-27-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-27-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-27-585x878.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Makar-wall design<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-28.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19373 size-full\" title=\"temples of angkor wat\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-28.jpg\" alt=\"temples of angkor wat\" width=\"800\" height=\"880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-28.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-28-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-28-768x845.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-28-585x644.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>12:00 PM:<\/strong> Another 40 mins ride back to the major circuit. We took a small nap in the Tuktuk<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>12:50 PM:<\/strong> With the merciless noon sun already reducing our morning josh to 50%, we needed some refreshments and shade to incraese our blood sugar and some spirits to raise our spirit. But before that I decided to check out the large Shiva stupa of the <strong>Preah Khan<\/strong>( sacred sword). This temple was originally built as a temporary royal residence of Jayavarman VII( while the Angkor Thom was being built),but later served as a place of worship for Mahayana Buddhist, Shiva,Brahma and Bishnu\u2013 a sort of religious fusion,evident in its archaeological style.<\/p>\n<p>The eastern gate of Preah Kahn- the right and the left of the path are flanked by naga balustratade, with the right pulled by devas and left by Asuras (scene from Samudramanthan. You can guess who built it!)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-29.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19375 size-full\" title=\"temples of angkor wat\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-29.jpg\" alt=\"temples of angkor wat\" width=\"800\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-29.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-29-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-29-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-29-585x382.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The entrance to Preah Kahn.Note the two beheaded dwarpalikas on both sides<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-30.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19376 size-full\" title=\"temples of angkor wat\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-30.jpg\" alt=\"temples of angkor wat\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-30.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-30-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-30-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/angkor-wat-30-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Journey Ahead: <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/angkora-wat-temples\/\">Angkora Wat Temples &#8211; Majestic and Magnificent<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I hope you liked and pictures and the travelogue above was of help. Please read <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/angkora-wat-temples\/\">Angkora Wat Temples &#8211; Majestic and Magnificent<\/a><\/strong> to continue reading the next part of this travelogue. If you have any questions; or need any further details about visiting Angkora Wat, please feel free to ask in the comments section below; or at our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/roadragas.com\/index.php?threads\/the-smiling-faces-of-bayon-cambodia.4634\/\">Community Forum<\/a><\/strong>; and I will be glad to answer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post is in continuation with a previous one and part of my Cambodia Travelogue. 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