Harihara—Sihanoukville, Cambodia
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Ianatlarge
N 10° 37.920 E 103° 30.474
48P E 336781 N 1175682
A large and rather impressive statue of the Hindu god Harihara.
Waymark Code: WMA1RX
Location: Cambodia
Date Posted: 11/02/2010
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On the road leading into Sihanoukville is a rather large and impressive statue of the Hindu god Harihara. This god is a combination of the Hindu gods Vishnu and Shiva, encompassing aspects of both. The precise details of which are a matter of some discussion amongst believers. Also known as Shankaranarayana ("Shankara" is Shiva, and "Narayana" is Vishnu).
Harihara was a popular god in pre-Buddhist Cambodia, and still has a sizeable presence in the country.
Associated Religion(s): Hinduism
Statue Location: road divider.
Entrance Fee: free
Artist: Unknown
Website: Not listed
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Take a picture of the statue. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn't hurt.
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