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multistar
25 September 2013, 05:49 AM
Namasthey all,

As my favorite temple is angkorwat, I would like to share some links to people who are interested to read some articles on this temple history.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_Wat


Here is 360 degree map. Map pops up, so dont close popup.

http://www.airpano.com/360Degree-VirtualTour.php?3D=Angkor-Wat-Cambodia


Photo Galleries:

http://www.molon.de/galleries/Cambodia/Angkor/AngkorWat/



Thank you.

Viraja
25 September 2013, 05:03 PM
Namasthe,

Is daily aradhana of Sri Vishnu being carried out at this great temple at Angorwat? Nice pictures and info, by the way. Thanks.

Amrut
26 September 2013, 03:07 AM
Namaste,

As per my knowledge, it was a Shiva Temple, whose construction is similar to Tejo Mahalaya (Taj Mahal), which was once a Shivalaya (Shiva Temple)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv3rAVuBU1s&list=PLo7YX77nPBtOVYfYtUBQRw_ghC9U4iz8f&index=4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DynYOWKSlnM&list=PLo7YX77nPBtOVYfYtUBQRw_ghC9U4iz8f&index=7

There was one video, which compared construction of taj mahal and angkor wat like a secret doom below the main chamber and it's common construction details, like big front entrance and big corridor. they are build over a water base to protect temple from flooding of river, etc. I think video is removed

multistar
26 September 2013, 11:58 AM
Thank you Dear,

About daily prayers, I hope so...and I feel the prayers/aradhana will be done by Buddhists in their methods.



Namasthe,

Is daily aradhana of Sri Vishnu being carried out at this great temple at Angorwat? Nice pictures and info, by the way. Thanks.

multistar
26 September 2013, 12:00 PM
Namasthey Indiaspirituality Amrut,


One or the otherday the god will reveal the secrets behind the mystery or complicated constructions. There are many methods he can opt to show the hidden truth to us.

Believer
26 December 2013, 09:46 AM
Namaste,

Is daily aradhana of Sri Vishnu being carried out at this great temple at Angorwat?
The locals consider it to be a Buddhist temple. During daytime I did not see any aradhana/puja being carried out and if something is done in the morning/evening, it will have to be per the Buddhist customs. The entire complex which consists of many temples, is spread over several square kilometers/miles and one needs a guide with a van to be taken around to them. Many pieces of this amazing structure will be lost in the next few decades as tree limbs growing through the walls are destabilizing them.

Pranam.

Viraja
26 December 2013, 12:18 PM
Namaste,

The locals consider it to be a Buddhist temple. During daytime I did not see any aradhana/puja being carried out and if something is done in the morning/evening, it will have to be per the Buddhist customs. The entire complex which consists of many temples, is spread over several square kilometers/miles and one needs a guide with a van to be taken around to them. Many pieces of this amazing structure will be lost in the next few decades as tree limbs growing through the walls are destabilizing them.

Pranam.

How amazing and how sad! The Combodian govt. should take better care of these architectural wonders. You are so blessed to have visited them, maybe you can post a pic or 2! I have only seen them at the 'Tomb Raider' movie and wished to visit them! They are so unique! I wonder how in olden days such trained architects and engineers became available so as to construct such marvellous structures!

Believer
26 December 2013, 09:10 PM
Namaste,

How amazing and how sad! The Combodian govt. should take better care of these architectural wonders.
It is all a dollars and cents issue. Many countries just don't have the resources to take care of old structures. In this case though things are more complex since the temple complex is a UNSCO World Heritage monument. They have some special conditions for maintaining such structures. I believe they cannot be reconstructed or altered. So, if a structure crumbles during the removal of tree limbs, I am not sure if putting things back together will violate the terms established by UNESCO.

Pranam.