Mangalartha, Hindu temple ruins in Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia
Description
Mangalartha is a Hindu temple ruin in Angkor Archaeological Park built on a square foundation with a front porch on the eastern facade. The other sides consist of solid walls decorated with false doors.
History
The temple was built in 1295 during the reign of Jayavarman VIII and is the last precisely dated monument in the Angkor complex. This structure marks the end of an era of intensive temple construction in the region.
Culture
The temple displays detailed stonework on its pediments showing Hindu deities like Vishnu resting on the serpent Shesha and Krishna lifting Mount Govardhana. These carvings give visitors a sense of the religious devotion that once centered on this place.
Practical
The site is located about 300 meters before Victory Gate along a narrow dirt track that visitors must navigate through dense vegetation. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended since the path is unpaved and surrounded by thick plant growth.
Did you know?
Two Sanskrit inscriptions on the doorjamb and stele contain 73 lines combined documenting the dedication to a Brahman scholar. These rare written records help scholars understand the precise identity and purpose of the temple.
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