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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.
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