Phnom Chisor
| Phnom Chisor | |
|---|---|
| Khmer name | ភ្នំជីសូរ |
| Also known as | Chisor Mountain |
| Site type | Temple |
| Location | Takeo Province |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Period | 11th century |
| Subjects | Religion & Spiritual Life |
Phnom Chisor is a temple in Takeo Province, Cambodia. (Wikipedia)
History
The temple on Chisor Mountain was constructed by Suryavarman I, King of the Khmer Empire, and was called Prasat Phnom Chisor or Sri Suryaparvata, also known as Suyagiri. The temple was built in the 11th century and is made of sandstone and other stones. The pagoda was rebuilt in 1917, destroyed again during the Vietnam War in the 1970s, and rebuilt again in 1979. (Wikipedia)
Significance
Phnom Chisor was dedicated to Shiva and partly to Vishnu, reflecting Suryavarman I's tolerance of local Vishnu cults. The site remains religiously important to Brahman worshipers and Buddhists and is used for Buddhist pilgrimage, veneration, and tourism. Tonle Om lake, connected to Phnom Chisor by the temple steps, is considered sacred to Brahmans and believed to have the ability to wash away their sins. (Wikipedia)
Visiting
The temple remains accessible to people, although its approximately 610-step stairs are in need of repairs. The site is used for pilgrimage, Buddhist veneration, and tourism. (Wikipedia)