"It was so hot in the morning! We were soaked. They call this their wet season, yet we encountered the warmth and no downpour. They require some serious energy off (for the most part) all through the center of the day in view of the warmth. We got the opportunity to experience dusk on Baksei Chamkrong. It was marvelous!"
Baksei Chamkrong is a little Hindu sanctuary situated in the Angkor complex (Siem Reap, Cambodia). It is committed to Lord Shiva and used to hold a brilliant picture of him.
The sanctuary can be seen on the left side when entering Angkor Thom at the southern door. It was devoted to Yasovarman by his child, King Harshavarman I. The sanctuary was finished by Rajendravarman II (944-968).
The name Baksei Chamkrong signifies "The Bird Who Shelters Under Its Wings" and originates from a legend. In it, the ruler attempted to escape Angkor amid an attack and afterward a colossal fowl landed and protected him under its wings.
Baksei Chamkrong was the main sanctuary mountain at Angkor constructed totally of sturdy materials block, laterite and sandstone. Despite the fact that it is little the adjusted extents and size of this landmark are huge. Engravings on the segments of the entryway and the curves give the date of the sanctuary and notice a brilliant picture of Siva.
The stairs to the Central Sanctuary are in poor condition however the design and adornment of this sanctuary can be seen by strolling around it (in a clockwise bearing). The individuals who endure in moving to the Central Sanctuary ought to utilize the north stairway.
It was devoted to Siva and may have been a funerary sanctuary for the guardians of the ruler with taking after transitional amongst Bakheng and Koh Ker.
The square focal tower is worked of block and stands on a sandstone base. It has one entryway opening toward the east with three false entryways on alternate sides. As is ordinary of tenth-century Khmer design, the sections and lintels are made of sandstone. A vertical board in the focal point of each false entryway contains themes of foliage on stems. The inside of the tower has an indented floor and a vault with a corbel curve.
Baksei Chamkrong is a little Hindu sanctuary situated in the Angkor complex (Siem Reap, Cambodia). It is committed to Lord Shiva and used to hold a brilliant picture of him.
The sanctuary can be seen on the left side when entering Angkor Thom at the southern door. It was devoted to Yasovarman by his child, King Harshavarman I. The sanctuary was finished by Rajendravarman II (944-968).
The name Baksei Chamkrong signifies "The Bird Who Shelters Under Its Wings" and originates from a legend. In it, the ruler attempted to escape Angkor amid an attack and afterward a colossal fowl landed and protected him under its wings.
Baksei Chamkrong was the main sanctuary mountain at Angkor constructed totally of sturdy materials block, laterite and sandstone. Despite the fact that it is little the adjusted extents and size of this landmark are huge. Engravings on the segments of the entryway and the curves give the date of the sanctuary and notice a brilliant picture of Siva.
The stairs to the Central Sanctuary are in poor condition however the design and adornment of this sanctuary can be seen by strolling around it (in a clockwise bearing). The individuals who endure in moving to the Central Sanctuary ought to utilize the north stairway.
It was devoted to Siva and may have been a funerary sanctuary for the guardians of the ruler with taking after transitional amongst Bakheng and Koh Ker.
The square focal tower is worked of block and stands on a sandstone base. It has one entryway opening toward the east with three false entryways on alternate sides. As is ordinary of tenth-century Khmer design, the sections and lintels are made of sandstone. A vertical board in the focal point of each false entryway contains themes of foliage on stems. The inside of the tower has an indented floor and a vault with a corbel curve.