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| Apsaras in Prasat Banteay Srei | |
Stamp featuring the Apsaras in Prasat Banteay Srei
Apsaras represent an important motif in the stone bas-reliefs of the Angkorian temples in Cambodia (8th–13th centuries AD). Their graceful gestures narrate classical myths or religious stories. Banteay Srei or Banteay Srey is a 10th-century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Located in the area of Angkor, it lies near the hill of Phnom Dei, 25 km north-east of the main group of temples that once belonged to the medieval capitals of Yasodharapura and Angkor Thom.
The name Banteay Srei (or Banteay Srey) is a modern one, meaning “citadel of the women” or, “citadel of beauty”. People speculate that this is due to its miniature scale, the pink colour of the limestone, and the elaborate decorative carvings of many devatas (minor female deities) that grace its walls.
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| Issued Country | Cambodia |
| Issued Year | 2012 |
| Category | World Heritage Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Postage Stamps |