The construction of a Hindu temple in Bihar, India modeled after Angkor Wat, has been halted after official protest from the Cambodian government.
Cambodia’s protest hinders Virat Ramayan Mandir construction in Bihar
IANS, via India Today, 03 July 2015
Work stymied on India’s ‘imitation’ Angkor Wat
Phnom Penh Post, 04 July 2015
The Cambodian government protested in June that the temple, proposed to be built at Janki Nagar near Kesaria in East Champaran district that is about 150 km from Patna, was a “replica” of world famous 12th century Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia.
Angkor Wat was built during the rule of King Suryavarman II and is now a Unesco World Heritage site.
“The temple’s construction was to commence in June, but has since been delayed following the Cambodia government’s protest to the government of India,” said Acharya Kishore Kunal, secretary of Patna-based Mahavir Mandir Trust, which will take up the ambitious Rs.500-crore project.
