Prasat Banteay Srie 7, Siem Reap, Northern Shrine

To the north of central shrine is the northern shrine. Vishnu is the deity who was worshiped here. It is said that a huge Vishnu image once stood at the entrance.

Northern shrine:
It has three faces depicting different illustrations on its pediments.

East appearance (#A):

east face of shrine

temple guardians, Garuda

above the entrance to shrine

I am not clear what it shows in the pediment, seems the top is damaged.. Lintel depicts Indra seated on Airavata or Airwana

North face of north shrine (#B:

north face of northern shrine

pediment and lintel

On the pediment is Kubera, the god of wealth seated on his vehicle, Pushpak, carried by a man. Kubera's head is missing.

On the lintel is a scene from Mahabharata. Bhima, the brother of Arjuna and one of the Pandavas ripping Jarasandha in half.

West side of shrine (#C):

west face of northern shrine, north library behind

The pediment has Varuna, head missing seated on three swans or rather geese. Lintel shows Vishnu on his mount, Garuda.

Southern Shrine  in next post.