The Phnom Rung temple is one of the
most beautiful and important Khmer temples in Thailand which set on the top of
Phnom Rung hill, an extinct volcano. This place was a religious sanctuary
dedicated to the god Shiva. It is symbolizes mount Kailasa, the heavenly abode
of Shiva, it is originally a Hindu religious site
and later became a Buddhist .
Phanom
Rung is a magnificent example of ancient Khmer art and architecture. Dating
mostly from the 10th – 13th
centuries and constructed out of pink
sandstone and laterite, with the stonework elaborately carved. This is a
grand and majestic Khmer site over a thousand years old. The buildings are lined
all the way to the main tower which is a large one with a square base and
facing east. The designs on the tower, columns, doorway, and lintels are
exquisite, most telling a story of gods in Hinduism. Each building has
descriptive designs telling people the purpose for its construction, its
usefulness and the beliefs of ancient people.
We’re
belief that in the 12th century, Narendraditaya, member
of the Mahidharapura dynasty which reigned over this land built this temple
and became a hermit at Phanom Rung Temple.
The ancient wisdom is amazing. A part from the
huge and beautiful architecture of Phanom Rung Sanctuary, not everyone knows
that there is astonishing calculations with regards to date and time. In
different seasons, when the sun rises and sun set , it will shine through all
15 door frames in surprising alignment. All the door entrance are aligned in a
straight line to let through the sunlight every year.
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Tapek Chalerm Prakiat District
Buri Ram Province