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Cambodia: Angkor Wat Temple located in Angkor, Cambodia. (Dharma) This temple was built by King Suryavarman II in the 12th century. UNESCO has included this temple in the World Heritage Site. Spread over thousands of square miles, this temple has been built in 620 acres or 162.6 hectares. This temple is also the national symbol of Cambodia. There are a total of 6 peaks in this grand temple. Idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses have also been engraved on the walls.
The height of the peak in the central part of this temple is about 150 feet. There are 50 other peaks around it. The height of other peaks is slightly less. Around these shikharas, idols of Lord Shiva immersed in the samadhi are installed. The vastness and art of construction of the temple is astonishing. Its walls are decorated with various figures like animals, birds, flowers and dancing girls.
This temple is a wonder of the world from the point of view of architecture. Tourists come here not only to see the unique beauty of Vastu Shastra, but also to see the sunrise and sunset here. Sanatani people consider it a holy pilgrimage place.
In the 12th century, King Suryavarman II built a huge temple of Lord Vishnu at Angkor Wat. It is also said that the construction of this temple was started by Suryavarman II but its construction was completed by his successor, nephew Dharindravarman. This temple is protected by a surrounding moat. Whose width is about 700 feet. From a distance this ditch looks like a lake.
There is a bridge built on the west side of the temple to cross this moat. A huge gate is built across the bridge to enter the temple, which is about 1,000 feet wide. At the same time, there are sculptures of Ramayana period inscribed on the walls of the temple.
It is believed that this temple was built for the Hindu god Lord Vishnu but later it was captured by the people of Buddhist religion. At the same time, National Geographic has also considered Angkor Wat temple as the most important temple of Cambodia.
