Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Chapter 19 - Art of East Asia: India, China & Japan


Angkor Wat is a famous temple in Cambodia and is considered one of the wonders of the world. She was built by King Suryavarman II in the mid-12th century that took 30 years to complete.
This temple was built on the Hindu belief that laid the mountain Meru as the center of the world and is home to Hindu deities.



Kandariya Mahadeva Temple
Belonging to Western Group of Temples it is the largest and most ornate Hindu temple at Khajuraho. The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple was built by King Vidyadhara of Chandela dynasty in 1050 A.D and was also based on Hindu beliefs and has been praised as the peak of the tradition of medieval Hindu North Indian temple building.

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