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Karnak
Definition by Joshua J. Mark

Karnak

Karnak is the modern-day name for the ancient site of the Temple of Amun at Thebes, Egypt. The Egyptians called the site Nesut-Towi, "Throne of the Two Lands", Ipet-Iset, "The Finest of Seats" as well as Ipt-Swt, "Selected Spot" also given...
Ancient Statue of Goddess Uma
Image by James Blake Wiener

Ancient Statue of Goddess Uma

This ancient statue of the Hindu goddess Uma (Parvarti) is rendered in the pre-Angkor style of Prasat Andet. It comes from Cambodia, it is made from standstone, and it dates to the late 7th or early 8th century CE. (Museum Rietberg, Zürich...
Vishnu
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Vishnu

Vishnu is one of the most important gods in the Hindu pantheon. He is considered a member of the holy trinity (trimurti) of Hinduism with Brahma and Shiva. Vishnu is the Preserver and guardian of men, he protects the order of things (dharma...
Agni Seated on a Ram
Image by Vassil

Agni Seated on a Ram

The Hindu god of fire Agni seated on a ram. Angkor Borei, Cambodia, 7th century CE. (Musée Guimet, Paris)
Churning of the Ocean of Milk
Image by Jason Eppink

Churning of the Ocean of Milk

Bas-relief scene, Angkor Wat.
Suryavarman II
Image by Kris

Suryavarman II

Bas-relief of Suryavarman II (r. 1113-1150 CE) at Angkor Wat.
Temple
Definition by Joshua J. Mark

Temple

A temple (from the Latin templum) is a structure usually built for the purpose of, and always dedicated to, religious or spiritual activities including prayer, meditation, sacrifice and worship. The templum was a sacred precinct defined by...
Krishna
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Krishna

Krishna (Krsna or Hari Krishna) is a major god of the Hindu pantheon and considered the eighth incarnation of Vishnu. He is perhaps the most popular of all the heroes of Hindu mythology. Krishna's adventures appear in the Mahabharata, Bhagavad...
Yama
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Yama

Yama is the Hindu god of death, king of ancestors, and final judge on the destination of souls. He is also known as the 'Restrainer', Pretaraja or 'King of Ghosts', Dharmaraja or 'King of Justice', and as Daksinasapati is considered the regent...
Garuda
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Garuda

Garuda is a bird creature from Hindu mythology that has a mix of eagle and human features. He is the vehicle (vahana) of Vishnu and appears on the god's banner. Garuda represents birth and heaven, and is the enemy of all snakes. In Indian...
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