Prasat Kravan is a small 10th century temple consisting of five reddish brick towers on a platform, located at Angkor, Cambodia south of the artificial lake or baray called Srah Srang. Its original Sanskrit name is unknown. The modern name in Khmer, "Prasat Kravan," means "cardamom temple." The temple was dedicated to Vishnu.
The exterior of the temple is striking for its classical lines and symmetry. The sanctuaries inside the towers are remarkable for the large bas relief depictions of Vishnu and Lakshmi that have been carved into the walls of reddish brick.
The bas reliefs on the interior walls of the central tower features large bas-reliefs are representations of Vishnu. There are three in all:
Four-armed Vishnu sits astride his vehicle Garuda and holding his standard appurtenances: the globe, the conch, the discus, and the baton.
Four-armed Vishnu, again holding his four standard appurtenances, takes a large step. This image illustrates the story of Vishnu in his incarnation as Vamana the dwarf taking three great steps in order to reclaim the world from the asura Bali.
Eight-armed Vishnu stands stiffly in the position of a statue. He is surrounded by hundreds of tiny devotees.
The interior walls of the northernmost tower feature a pair of bas reliefs of Lakshmi, Vishnu's consort, flanked by devotees:
In one of the depictions, the goddess holds both the trident of Shiva and the discus of Vishnu, possibly marking her as the great goddess who transcends the duality of Saiva and Vaishnava worship.
A more traditional depiction of Lakshmi holding lotuses is on the opposite wall.
