| These two small temples, similar in plan and
style, are found opposite each other and it doesn’t take too long to see
them. Both were built under Suryavarman II (1113-ca 1150) in the
late 11th and mid-12th
centuries. The Thommanon temple was dedicated to Vishnu (the protector) and
presents some very nice walled doors and stylized goddesses, while its
companion was built to honour Shiva (the destroyer) and sports scenes from
the Ramayana. |
Although the precise dates of these monuments are unknown, they belong
to the best period of classic art stylistically and represent two
variations of a single theme of composition. Chau Say Tevoda has
deteriorated more than Thommanon.
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