Ankorwat Temple: Unique Architecture

   Ankorwat temple should be called a wonderful and unique decoration of ancient architecture. Yes, this magnificent and wonderful temple of Cambodia is actually the largest religious monument in the world.

  Therefore it would not be an exaggeration to call it amazing and unique. The Ankorwat temple of Ankor in Cambodia is actually dedicated to Lord Srihari Vishnu. The Ankorwat temple spread over an area of ​​162.6 hectares is a very ancient heritage and religious tourism. 

   It is believed that the Khmer Empire of Cambodia built it as a huge Hindu temple. However, later around the 12th century, the Ankorwat temple took shape as a Buddhist temple. 

  This divine-grand temple at Ankor has global fame. According to experts, Ankor was known and known as Yashodharpur in ancient times. 

  The Ankorwat Temple is located in the town of Simrip on the banks of the Mekong River. It is believed that the Ankorwat temple is the largest Hindu temple in the world. In 1983, the Cambodian government has also awarded the national flag to the Ankorwat Temple, a symbol of Cambodia's honor. Ankorwat temple is also a symbol of Mount Meru. 

   The architecture of the temple is very visible. The beautiful architecture attracts global tourists including Cambodia. Hence, there remains a huge movement of global tourists. On the walls of Ankorwat temple, the story of Hindu scriptures has been described very beautifully. Apsaras are depicted in this episode with a very beautiful style. 

   The visualization of the sea churning between the gods and asuras is a very captivating depiction. This depiction is done by carving stones. In the corridors of the temple, the then Emperor, Bali-Baman, Heaven-Hell, Samudra Manthan, Dev-Demon War, Mahabharata, Ramayana, Harivansh Purana, Krishna Leela, etc. are very visible. 

   The Ram Katha is very visible in the temple sculptures. This Ram Katha begins with the worship performed by the gods for Ravana's slaughter. The scene of Sita Swayamvar in it is very beautiful. 

  The Ram Katha, Bal Kand, Swarna Mrig Chet, Sugriva-Rama Maitri, Bali-Sugriva Duality War, Ashoka Vatika, Rama-Ravana War, Sita's Agni Pariksha, Rama's return to Ayodhya, etc. are very much visible. 

   The Ankorwat temple, which reflects the Khmer architectural style, rises upward from a series of stairs, like the step pyramids of Mirua and Mexico. The original peak of the temple is about 64 meters high while all the other 8 peaks are 54 meters high. 

   The special thing is that the temple is surrounded by a stone wall about three and a half kilometers long. There is about thirty meters of open land outside this wall. Outside it is a deep moat about 190 meters wide.

  According to experts, the Ankorwat temple is the most popular religious tourism in the world. One of the biggest reasons for its popularity is its beautiful architecture and carving. 

   Perhaps this is why this temple has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to experts, the Ankorwat temple is the largest Vishnu temple in the world. Particularly, the Ankorwat temple is not only the best work of architecture, but the sunrise and sunset also looks very beautiful from here. 

   According to scholars, the architecture of the temple resembles the temples of the Chola dynasty. There is a huge library located to its south-west. There are three huge galleries in this temple. Devotees and tourists of the world come to see this world heritage of Ankor.

    All the necessary resources are available to visit Ankorwat Temple Cambodia. The nearest airport is Simrip International Airport. The nearest railway station is Simrip railway station. Tourists can also visit Ankorwat Temple Cambodia by road.
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