Neak
Paen
Located in the center of the northern Baray, east of Preah
Khan is the
temple
of
Neak Paen
where offerings of gold and perfume were given.
It’s a temple built on an island in the middle of a man-made pond.
Two Nagas encircle the base of the island.
It was a Khmer equivalent of a spa, where princesses could come and pray.
It represents
Lake
Anavatapta
in the
Himalayas
.
Palma's
Place