Editing Khmer architecture (section)

===Krishna===
Scenes from the life of [[Krishna]], a hero and [[Avatar]] of the god [[Vishnu]], are common in the relief carvings decorating Angkorian temples, and unknown in Angkorian sculpture in the round. The literary sources for these scenes are the [[Mahabharata]], the [[Harivamsa]], and the [[Bhagavata Purana]].<ref>See Roveda, ''Images of the Gods'', pp. 76 ff.</ref> The following are some of the most important Angkorian depictions of the life of Krishna:
* A series of bas reliefs at the 11th-century temple pyramid called [[Baphuon]] depicts scenes of the birth and childhood of Krishna.<ref>Roveda, ''Images of the Gods'', p. 76.</ref>
* Numerous bas reliefs in various temples show Krishna subduing the [[nāga]] [[Kaliya]]. In Angkorian depictions, Krishna is shown effortlessly stepping on and pushing down his opponent's multiple heads.<ref>Rovedo, ''Images of the Gods'', p. 79</ref>
* Also common is the depiction of Krishna as he lifts Mount [[Govardhan Hill|Govardhana]] with one hand in order to provide the cowherds with shelter from the deluge caused by [[Indra]].<ref>Roveda, ''Images of the Gods'', p. 80.</ref>
* Krishna is frequently depicted killing or subduing various demons, including his evil uncle [[Kamsa]].<ref>Roveda, ''Images of the Gods'', p. 91.</ref> An extensive bas relief in the outer gallery of [[Angkor Wat]] depicts Krishna's battle with the [[Asura (Hinduism)|asura]] Bana. In battle, Krishna is shown riding on the shoulders of [[Garuda]], the traditional mount of [[Vishnu]].
* In some scenes, Krishna is depicted in his role as charioteer, advisor and protector of [[Arjuna]], the hero of the [[Mahabharata]]. A well-known bas relief from the 10th-century temple of [[Banteay Srei]] depicts the Krishna and Arjuna helping [[Agni]] to burn down Khandava forest.