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Sunday 23 January 2011

Tep Pranam Temple



Tep Pranam was built by the king Yasovarman I end of the 9th century dedicated to Buddha and Tep Pranam is situated 100 m north of the Terrace of leper king. Tep Pranam’s entrance was marked by the moats built of later rite and double stone at the corner and the terrace in shape a cross 2 lions in front of the door and Naga balustrade built later date and a figure of Buddha sit on the lotus pedestal and other figures of Buddha on the stone.

A long walkway with a Buddha figure at the far end. Tep Pranam was originally a Buddhist shrine in the 9th century under Yasovarman I, the king that moved the capital to Angkor. It was expanded over the years with 12th century balustrades, 13th century lions and significant post-Angkorian modifications and additions. The Buddha statue at the western end is made from reused material. It is unclear how long that particular Buddha has been there.

 


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