Prasat Hin Phimai
Prasat Hin Phimai is the largest sandstone sanctuary in Thailand almost situated in the center of Phimai Ancient city which carries a rectangular shape of 665 meters wide and 1,030 meters long. The Sanctuary has been magnificently restored and renovated ruins and has been preserved as a National Historical Park.
The principal sanctuary is a tower (Prasat) surrounded by four porches with an ante-chamber leading into each porch. On the terraces of the pyramidal roof, which is supported by Garudas, guardian figures, are interspersed with Nagas. Of special interest is a carved stone door – lintel depicting a divine figure, dressed in an elephant skin worn upside down, who dances on a pair of prostrate figures, on either side of this figure are rows of seated Buddha images dressed in royal attire, while below them are rows of dancing celestial figures.
Other Khmer ruins within Nakhon Ratchasima include Prasat Hin Phanom. Wan located about 20 kilometers from town, Prasat Hin Nang Ram some 80 kilometers northeast of Khorat in Amphoe Prathai, Prang Ban Ku , all of which are similar to Phimai ruins, somewhat smaller.
Location : Nakhon Ratchasima
The principal sanctuary is a tower (Prasat) surrounded by four porches with an ante-chamber leading into each porch. On the terraces of the pyramidal roof, which is supported by Garudas, guardian figures, are interspersed with Nagas. Of special interest is a carved stone door – lintel depicting a divine figure, dressed in an elephant skin worn upside down, who dances on a pair of prostrate figures, on either side of this figure are rows of seated Buddha images dressed in royal attire, while below them are rows of dancing celestial figures.
Other Khmer ruins within Nakhon Ratchasima include Prasat Hin Phanom. Wan located about 20 kilometers from town, Prasat Hin Nang Ram some 80 kilometers northeast of Khorat in Amphoe Prathai, Prang Ban Ku , all of which are similar to Phimai ruins, somewhat smaller.
Location : Nakhon Ratchasima
