Stock Photo: Banteay Srei Temple In Siem Reap, Cambodia
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“The lady templeâ€, “the tiny templeâ€, “the pink templeâ€; Banteay Srei goes by many nicknames, an indication of the distinctiveness of this little gem of a temple, which feels so different to the imposing grandeur of the main Angkorian complex. Originally called Tribhuvanamahesvara, the name Banteay Srei or Banteay Srey is a modern one, meaning “citadel of the women†or, “citadel of beautyâ€. People speculate that this is due to its miniature scale, the pink colour of the limestone, and the elaborate decorative carvings of many devatas minor female deities that grace its walls.
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