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The Compassionate symbolism of the Cat Temple
Prasat Banteay Chhmar original meaning mini citadel temple. In modern Khmer its name can be translated Temple of cats.
A figure frequent in carvings and bas-reliefs here is the Lokeshvara, the compassionate Bodhisattva.
Lokeshvara was given eleven heads to better hear the suffering of humans, and a thousand arms so he could reach out and help all.
The worship of Lokeshvara reached peak during Jayavarman VII.
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The mini citadel temple in Banteay Meanchey
The temple complex of Prasat Banteay Chhmar is one of the largest from the Khmer Empire outside Angkor Thom.
Photo shows a cleared covered walkway from the west entrance.
Banteay Chhmar can be translated to “Mini/small fortress”. This temple is along the old Imperial Angkor Khmer Highway.
Prasat Banteay Chhmar is 3 hr drive out of Siem Reap. Suitable for a daytrip, and lodgings nearby.