1/2 Angkor Wat temple, Cambodia has astronomical events recorded in it.
1st event is Equinox happens twice an years on spring and autumn equinox.
These two days in an year Sun is seen atop the central Lotus tower.
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1st event is Equinox happens twice an years on spring and autumn equinox.
These two days in an year Sun is seen atop the central Lotus tower.
#Archaeology #astronomy
2/2 2nd astronomical event recorded on bas relief is a 'Churning of Sea by Suras and Asuras'
The 91 asuras in the south represent the 91 days from equinox to winter solstice, and the 88 northern devas represent the 88 days from equinox to summer solstice.
The 91 asuras in the south represent the 91 days from equinox to winter solstice, and the 88 northern devas represent the 88 days from equinox to summer solstice.
Kurukshetra scene
Angkor wat temple
Cambodia
10 century ce
Angkor wat temple
Cambodia
10 century ce
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