Banteay Srei

Developed: Late tenth century C.E.

Religion: Hindu (Shiva)

Ruler/Patron: Rajendravarman

Style: Banteay Srey

Blessed in 967 A.D, Banteay Srei was estimated to have been referred to before as Banteay Serai, which truly implies the Citadel of Victory. This was the main real sanctuary at Angkor not worked by a ruler; its development is credited to a retainer named Yajnavaraha, who was a researcher and giver and a guide to lord Rajendravarman. He was known to have helped the individuals who experienced sickness, treachery or destitution.

Banteay Srei is constructed basically in red sandstone, a medium that fits the expand enriching divider carvings which are still perceptible in fine subtle elements today. Measured by the benchmarks of Angkorian development, the structures themselves are smaller than normal in scale. These components have prompted to its being broadly lauded as a 'valuable pearl', or the 'gem of Khmer workmanship' and maybe the sanctuary's advanced name, Banteay Srei or Citadel of Women, is most likely identified with the multifaceted design of the bas help carvings of devatas found on the dividers and the little measurements of the structures themselves.