BanTeay Srey Temple
• Year of construction: Built in the beginning of the 16th century.
• Reign: The reign of King Rajendra Voraman II and King Jayavarman 5
• Art: It is a Bantayree style art.
• Religion: Hinduism and Shiva (worshiping Shiva)
• According to inscriptions at Banteay Srei Castle, this castle was built in 1510 by Yachayawaraja, a Brahmin philosopher. When King Rajendra Voraman II passed away, Jayavarman 5, the son, reigned. Because King Jayavarman 5 is still young Brahman Yachawaraha Therefore acted as both a regent and a teacher to King Jayavarman V at the same time. The Brahmin Yacharawaram asked for a piece of land from King Jayavarman V to build a castle to worship. Shiva And is the center of the minds of the people and it is worth noting that the castle that the King built And the castles that the Lord Chancellor or high ranking civil servants create will differ from the base A castle built by the King Will be built on a high level base Or built on a hill, such as Angkor Wat, where the main prang must be situated at a high base or at Phanom Basing The castle was built on a hill For Banteay Srei Castle The creator is the teacher. Therefore having to build a castle on a mound of ground, may be made into a low base Raised the platform only to support the castle
• Banteay Srei Castle Is a small temple But has excellent pattern beauty Art has special characteristics that must be considered as an art in particular. Banteay Saree art was set in the period around 1510-1550, constructed with fine pink sandstone, the carving looks delicate, the pattern is vivid and lively.
• A sculpture of Lord Shiva When passing through Kopura, which is a door frame with a height of 2.50 meters, the entrance is covered with sandstone, approximately 60 centimeters wide, about 1 meter long, along the line about 40 meters. On both sides of the path is approximately 1.50 meters high to the Kopura floor. in At the gable of Kopura, this inner structure is a gnarled pattern resembling an air sculpture at Preah Vihear Temple Only that the Banteay Srei castle is smaller
• The gable of the inner Kopura Engraved with the image of the Buddha In the image, the image is engraved in the middle with two strings of ropes interwoven around each other in a pattern of various flora. Engraved with sharpness and looks delicate The lintel made of garland motifs. The distinctive feature of the Banteay Saree art form is in the center of the steering wheel. Don't make a straight line Like other era art Upon entering the inner Kopura, the base of the castle is enshrined with the temple in front. There is a floating sculpture of Conanthi. On the back of Thewalai there are three castles on the same base. There are many libraries (libraries) on both the left and right.
• Highlights of Kopura On the gable There is a statue of Lord Shiva. Shiva's dance plays an important role in Hindu beliefs. Shiva Shiva, in one picture, the ten-headed Buddha. Dance above the bunch of flora
Shiva's dance is well-known and praised by all the gods for its dignified beauty. In addition, Hindu people believe that Shiva's dance rhythm can bring good and bad effects to the world. Therefore, it was necessary to intercede for him to dance at the right moment. The world will be happy and peaceful. If He is angry with the intense dance, then it will lead to various disasters to the world.
• University, next to Kopura on the left or south Is a university in beautiful condition and looks very perfect Located on a slightly raised base Two layers Highlights of the university, in addition to the door frame, decorative pillars, door frames made of circles, decorated with leaf patterns, bantaisi art The gable carved the Ramayana. At Tosakan, he gave Krailat to his place. With the matter that The time when Wiransawang was wrong, Lord Shiva went out. One step up the hill Krai Lad, bowed and pay obeisance. At that time there was a gecko perched at Bundi Viman Siva. Gecko saw Thao Wiran seesaw strangely prostrate every step of the stairs for fun. Therefore teasing him to resemble a human voice Causing Phra Wirun Sees to pay obeisance to every step When they saw themselves and knew they were geckos, they became angry. Therefore removing the sangha Hoping to kill a gecko but missed it, and then touched him down. Both Shiva and Uma Devi woke up and understood that a landslide occurred. Once he knew the criteria, the angels helped him to raise him. This inclination, Tosakan asked Uma Devi from Lord Shiva. Which he gave Tosakan was delighted and therefore carried him to Udom from Shiva. But can go for a while Tosakan feels as though the fire is burning around the head and hot. Cannot continue Therefore brought Uma Devi back to Shiva Shiva is merciful. Gave Mrs. Montho as a reward In the carved gable, the image of Lord Shiva is carrying the Uma Devi on his lap. With excitement In the midst of Krai Lad With a bunch of elephants and lions, considered to be the masters of power, were shocked and looked up and feared Considered as one of the most lively sculptures.
• The beauty of this Banteay Srei castle was created in the ancient times and has compiled many ancient art from many eras. Whether it is art of the cow Bachin art Kerguelen art and processing Let's preserve at this castle. Can be seen from the pole next to the wall The pillars adorn the door frame Lintel and Gable For images of angels and goddesses carved on the walls of the wreaths. Looks very admirable The body is not big, but the cow looks full and full of decorations. Standing in the arch of the greenhouse Nang Apsorn stood in a position that moved her hips slightly. Smooth hairstyle Decorated with a little sapphire With earrings adorned with exquisite workmanship Ear-like earrings (wreaths), long, shoulders, slightly tilted neck, hand held lotus pleats Wearing bracelets on both hands and dames Wearing a pleated bulb at the front, around the hips, with a pattern resembling a flower Looks very natural
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