Stones speak a story
Vaidehi Nathan offers this article speculating why similarities between Hindu temples and traditions in Cambodia are not given a bigger mention when discussing Hindu history in India.
He says a recent study by Dr Vasudha Narayanan, ( a Professor of Religion at the University of Florida), focuses on various temples and found many similarities in the two countries.
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He says a recent study by Dr Vasudha Narayanan, ( a Professor of Religion at the University of Florida), focuses on various temples and found many similarities in the two countries.
According to Dr Vasudha, the eighth century three-storied Vaikunta Perumal temple is the prototype for the 12th century three-storied west-facing temple at Angkor Wat, built by Suryavarman II.
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Great article. Thanks for posting it!
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