Temple Info
Srah Srang (Khmer: "Royal Bath") is a Baray or reservoir at Angkor, Cambodia, located south of the East Baray and east of Banteay Kdei temple. Sras Srang was dug in the mid-10th century, by the initiative of Kavindrarimathana, Buddhist minister of Rajendravarman II.
It was modified around the year 1200 by Jayavarman VII, who added the laterite landing-stage at its western side, probably because the East Baray had been overwhelmed by sediment and had begun malfunctioning.
At present Srah Srang measures 700 by 350 m and is still partially flooded. Like other Barays, maybe there was a temple standing on an artificial island in the middle of it, as suggested by finding a basement. The landing-stage, opposite the entrance to Banteay Kdei, is a popular site for viewing the sunrise. It is cruciform, flanked by nāga balustrades which end with the upright head of a serpent, mounted by a garuda with its wings unfurled. The steps that lead down to the water are flanked by two guardian lions.
Temple Facts
Name: Srah Srang (The Royal Bathing Pool)
Date: Middle-10th century
Builder: An initiative of Kavindrarimathana, Buddhist minister of Rajendravarman II. It was modified around the year 1200 by King Jayavarman VII.
Cultures: Khmer Empire
Dedicated: Buddhist
Architecture: Replica to the Bayon-style of art
Location: It is located every closed the Banteay Kdei temple on the east side. Both small and grand circuit always cross the Srah Srang.
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