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Sanskrit Writings in Angkorian Temples

March 22, 2018March 5, 2016 by Laurent Dambies

Aside from the remarkable elaborate carvings of devatas, apsaras found in many Angkor temples, there are a number of writings carved on stones that one can find on their walls and pillars. Most of the inscriptions are in Sanskrit, which serves as a testimony to the Hindu origin of the temple. Sanskrit is the classical … Read more

Angkor Up Close

February 3, 2016January 30, 2016 by Laurent Dambies

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Visiting the temples of Angkor can be overwhelming. The structures are quite massive that most tourists focus their attention solely in watching the breathtaking grandeur of the fortresses against the picturesque landscapes. More often than not, the elaborate details of the temples are inevitably missed or neglected, for some reason. But the beauty of Angkor … Read more