Devraj Indra built the largest temple in the world for his son

New Delhi, 3 January 2020, Friday

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The ancient temples of our country are known worldwide for their religious significance. But did you know that India is not the largest Hindu temple in the world? 4800 km from India A country where the world's largest Hindu temple and the world's largest religious monument are located. This temple is the temple of Ankorwat which is located in Ankor, Cambodia. His old name was Yashodhpur. Situated on the banks of the river Meikank, this temple is also considered as one of the five wonders of the world. It is a temple spread over thousands of square miles.

This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. However, some rulers also built large Shiva temples here. Indonesia's residents call this temple a submerged temple garden. This Hindu temple of Ankorwat is so special that it is a national symbol of the nation of Cambodia. A picture of it is found on the flag here. This temple is also considered as a symbol of Mount Meru.

The walls of this temple depict the events of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. In addition there are murals of Apsara dance posture in different places. Here are also scenes of important events such as sea churning between the Asuras and the gods. This temple was incorporated in 1992 by UNESCO in World Heritage.

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Who built the temple?

This temple was built by King Suryavarman II between 1112 and 1153. The work of the temple was started by Suryavarman II but it was completed during the reign of Dharindravarman. A huge trench has been erected around it to protect this bankruptcy. Whose length is two and a half miles and 650 feet wide. From a distance, this trench looks like a beautiful lake. Talking about the myths about this temple, it is said about this temple that Devaraj Indra built this temple for his son as a palace in one night.

Temple Features

1. This temple is built on a high and wide platform consisting of three continents, each with beautiful statues and staircases to reach each continent.

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2. Each room has eight domes with a height of 180 feet.

3. The main temple is located on a large terrace of the third room, the summit of which is 213 feet high.

4. Such a magnificent and huge religious monument is nowhere to be found in the world. This temple is a great example of architectural art, architecture.

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5. Ankotwat has the largest number of tourists coming from overseas. Last year, more than 6 million tourists visited here.

6. The name of this temple is also recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.