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Cambodia - Banteay Srei

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Southeast Asia 04
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Banteay Srei
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Another view of the main temple at Banteay Srei, it's small compared to other templesThe pediment from the east entrance...Indra riding his 3-headed elephant and Kala or Rahu (a demon that causes eclipses).Pediment of the second enclosure.A Naga, a half-man, half-snake creatureGaruda (half-man, half-bird) and Kala or RahuAnother pediment.Shiva dancing on the pediment of the first enclosure - Banteay SreiLintel on the first enclosure.The central and southern shrines of the temple.NagaDetailThe fight between 2 monkey brothers, Valin & Sugrive, for the crown.DetailView of the shrines from the SW.Dvaraplal (temple guard) on the central shrine.DetailDetail of the southern & central shrines, showing the carvings.False door on the central shrine.

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Submitted by Greg on 5 January 2010 - 11:12am
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