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 happiness
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