Angkor Wat (3) The Amazing Bas-Reliefs
March 16th 2010 06:09
The galleries of Angkor Wat bear a series of bas-reliefs (stone carvings) on their walls. These depict intricate large-scale scenes, mainly from the Hindu epics of the Tamayana and the Mahabharata.
The western gallery show the Battle of Lanka and the Battle of Kurukshetra.
The southern gallery has a historical scene - a procession of Suryavarman II, then the 32 hells and 37 heavens of Hindu mythology.
The eastern gallery shows the Churning of the Sea of Milk, followed by Vishnu defeating asuras.
This information and much more can be found on Wikipedia. Click here to see this article and more information.
Apsaras are depictions of female celestials (supernatural beings) that appear as young women of great beauty and elegance, who are proficient in the art of dancing. The depictions are either dancing or piosed to dance.
Click here to see the Wikipedia article on Apsaras, where this information has been sourced.
The western gallery show the Battle of Lanka and the Battle of Kurukshetra.
The southern gallery has a historical scene - a procession of Suryavarman II, then the 32 hells and 37 heavens of Hindu mythology.
The eastern gallery shows the Churning of the Sea of Milk, followed by Vishnu defeating asuras.
This information and much more can be found on Wikipedia. Click here to see this article and more information.
Bas-Relief showing Apsaras, Angkor Wat
Apsaras are depictions of female celestials (supernatural beings) that appear as young women of great beauty and elegance, who are proficient in the art of dancing. The depictions are either dancing or piosed to dance.
Click here to see the Wikipedia article on Apsaras, where this information has been sourced.
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