Angkor Wat Temple - अंगकोरवाट मंदिर

Angkor Wat Temple is the largest Hindu temple in the world as well as a religious monument. About 4800 KM from India. It is located in the city of Angkor, Cambodia. The old name of this temple was Yashodpur which is now known as Angkor Wat Temple.

Which deity is worshiped in Angkor wat temple?
This temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Vishnu. This temple of Bhagwan Vishnu is so special that it is the national symbol of the Cambodian nation. This temple is also inscribed on the national flag of Cambodia. This temple is so famous that the residents of Indonesia also call this temple submerged temple garden.

All the original religious motifs derived from Hinduism, and the temples were dedicated to the gods Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu. The five central towers of Angkor Wat symbolize the peaks of Mount Meru, which according to Hindu mythology is the abode of the gods.

Temple History and Architecture:
Angkor Wat Temple was built by King Suryavarman II in the 12th century. On the walls of the temple, you will find references to many religious texts like Ramayana and Mahabharata. Dance poses of Apsaras, art works and scenes of ocean churning between Asuras and Gods have also been inscribed on the walls here. It is said that Bhagwan Indra himself had built this temple for his son as a palace.

The work of this temple was done by Suryavarman II, but it is said that it was completed during the reign of Dharindravarman. The name of this temple has also been recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.
This temple is considered a beautiful example of a classic in the art of South-East Asia.

❀ This temple is built on a platform which has three sections. The length of the dome built here is about 180 feet.
How to reach Angkor Wat Temple:
One can take any flight from India to Bangkok and from there take a direct flight to Siem Reap. Located just 3.7 miles outside the bustling Cambodian city of Siem Reap, the Khmer temple complex at Angkor Wat is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. Each year, more than two million tourists visit Angkor Wat Temple.