Palilay Temple

Palilay Temple, The word Palilay is   dreived from Paliyyaka, the name of the forest where the Buddha lived. The local people believe that when the Buddha lived in the forest, he was served by elephant named Palilay.

Palilay temple is located north of  Phineanakas temple and behind Tep Pranom, Siem Rreap Ankor, Cambodia. The temple was built in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII's father, KIng Dharanindravarman ( AD 1150-1160, who was a Buddhist. The temple's lintels and pediments lying on the ground afford a rare opportunity to see relief at eye level. Many depic Buddhist scenes with Brahamanism divinities.

Only the central sanctuary remains intact. The sandstone tower opens on four sides, each one with a porch. the tower stands on a base with three tiers intercepted by stair on each side. the upper portion is collapsed and a truncated pyramid form a cone which is filled with reused stones. the principle feature interest at this temple is the Buddhist scene on the frontons. They are some of the few that escaped defacement int the 15th century. The scenes  depicted are: east, a reclining Buddha reaching nirvana; south, a seated Buddha, which is especially beautiful in the mid morning sun; north, a standing Buddha with hi hand resting on a elephant.

Combine Preah Palilay with a visit of Tep Pranam, Siem Rreap Ankor, Cambodia.

 The carving of Buddha with elephant on the wall of Preah Palilay, Siem Rreap Ankor, Cambodia

 one of The carving of Buddha senses in on the wall of Preah Palilay, Siem Rreap Ankor, Cambodia

 The gate way into Preah Palilay Temple, Siem Rreap Ankor, Cambodia

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 Preah Palilay Temple, Siem Rreap Ankor, Cambodia

 Preah Palilay Temple, Siem Rreap Ankor, Cambodia

 Preah Palilay Sanctuary Tower, Preah Palilay Temple, Siem Rreap Ankor, Cambodia

Preah Palilay Temple, Siem Rreap Ankor, Cambodia