The Āngkor Wat: Influence of Indian architecture upon Cambodia

A building should serve it's purpose in respect to health and wealth. This system of archaeology was introduced by Indian seer's as an Indian system of planning and constructing in coordination with nature is termed as Vāstu Śāstra or Sthāpatya Veda which is the upaveda of Atharva veda. This Vāstu Śāstra guides with a zero error way to plan and construct the building or a temple with certain rules to follow as per nature and five elements, which are connected with the direction. This architectural science works with the movement of sun in all the Cardinal and inter Cardinal directions. The ecological system, which entirely works in coordination with sun is indirectly responsible for the circadian cycle.Ancient Indian architecture used highly advanced science, which not only made the architecture strong and long-lasting, but also connected it to all the natural elements and the five elements. As a result, positive energy always prevailed in that place, which helped the people living there in their physical and mental development. The remains of ancient Indian architecture are scattered not only in India but also throughout the world. It is not only a testament to Indian architecture, but also bears witness to India's relations with the outside world.The Āngkor Wat temple, located in present-day Cambodia, was founded by Suryavarman II. Cambodia is mentioned in Sanskrit literature as KambojadeŚa. This Angkor Wat temple located in Cambodia uses Indian architecture. The paper will discuss exactly what kind of Indian architectural style is used in this temple and which Indian temples this temple resembles.