Ponagar tower is the special architectural brick building of the Cham people.It consists of the tower gate, Mandapa area and four towers: the main tower, the middle tower, the south-east tower, the north-west towerPonagar tower features three architectural element - the foundation, the main body, and the roof - symbolizing the secular, spiritual, and animistic worldsA line of pillar propped against the front wall is all that remains of gate leading to the vestibule of the inner tower; above the gate is a bas-relief sculpture of the Hindu goddess Uma, carved in 1065 during renovationsThe current replica was carved out of stone. The 260-cm Po Nagar statue sits cross-legged on a lotus blossom, leaning back against a bas-relief of the legendary Makara sea-monster. The goddess has 10 arms: one pair rest on her knees with the right hand forming a symbol of peace and the left hand open to bestow happinessBricks were used in the building of Ponagar tower. The four-side structure is topped by a pyramiPonagar tower features three architectural element - the foundation, the main body, and the roof - symbolizing the secular, spiritual, and animistic worldsA line of pillar propped against the front wall is all that remains of gate leading to the vestibule of the inner tower; above the gate is a bas-relief sculpture of the Hindu goddess Uma, carved in 1065 during renovationsThe exterior of the tower is covered by intricate rock carvings of dancers, people rowing boats and grinding rice, or hunters with bows and arrowsFeaturing a 9 meter-high rectangular chamber, this monument is covered by a boat-shaped roofCarvings of the god Indra, mythical Garuda birds, lions, and women on elephants adorn its false windowpanes. Its gables also feature carvings of fig leaves and various deities
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