Question

Write short note.

Vishnu temple at Angkorwat

Answer 1

• (i) The world-famous temple of ‘Angkorwat’ was built in Yashodharpura, the capital city built by Suryavarman II. 
• (ii) The temple area is about 500 acres, which is about 2 sq. km. 
• (iii) The main entrance is at the west and the temple is surrounded by a moat, which is 200 meters in depth. 
• (iv) Among the sculptural panels on the southeast walls of the temple the panel of ‘Samudramanthan’ is notable. Later, it was turned into a Buddhist temple.