Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia. It is the largest Hindu temple in the world. It was initially dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu but by the 12th century it had transformed into a Buddhist place of worship. read more
Why Angkor Wat should be part of Indian history lessons April 7, 2015, 8:47 am IST Kingshuk Nag in Masala Noodles | India, World | TOI Standing in Angkor Wat – the world’s largest religious monument- the realization dawns on me that Indian history has neither been adequately documented nor properly written. read more
But in the meantime, Angkor lies - I don't want to say forgotten, because Angkor Wat is maintained by monks and hermits and it's considered an important pilgrimage site in Southeast Asia all through these sort of down years, but I think the vastness of the city of Angkor is forgotten. read more
Cambodian Temples 101 (sort of) Cambodian Temples were built from the late 6th century through the 12th century at a feverish rate of expansion that would have been the envy of Starbucks. The largest surviving concentrations of temples were built in the Angkor region where Siem Reap is located. read more