Prasat Baphuon ប្រាសាទបាពួន Cambodia

BaphuonThe Prasat Baphuon (Khmer: ប្រាសាទបាពួន) is a 11th century Shiva temple at Angkor Thom, Cambodia, built by the King Udayadityavarman II.

The temple has a Shiva linga, scenes from Mahabharata and Ramayana, and depiction of numerous Gods and mythological characters. The huge 3-tiered temple is said to represent Mount Meru.

 

 

Lalit Saraswat

Lalit conceptualized and launched the website ShivShankar.in. He is fascinated by the scientific base of Hinduism, and ancient temples. You can follow him on Twitter.