05/09/2026
Mangalartha Temple (East Top Temple)
The Last Hindu Temple Built in Angkor
Hidden among the peaceful trees of Angkor Thom, Mangalartha Temple, locally known as the East Top Temple, is a remarkable yet lesser-known monument from the final chapter of Hindu temple construction in Angkor.
Built in 1295 during the reign of King Jayavarman VIII, the temple was dedicated to the Brahmin Jayamangalartha and the kingβs mother, SubhadrΔ. Its Sanskrit inscriptions provide valuable insight into the political, religious, and cultural history of the Khmer Empire after the era of Jayavarman VII.
Constructed from sandstone on a two-tiered platform, the temple features a distinctive cross-shaped design with entrances on four sides. Its carvings depict stories of Vishnu and Krishna, reflecting its importance to the Vaishnavite tradition.
Today, Mangalartha Temple is preserved by the APSARA National Authority, surrounded by forest and traces of Angkorβs ancient landscape. Away from the major tourist crowds, this quiet sanctuary offers a rare opportunity to appreciate Khmer architecture, Hindu heritage, and the natural beauty of Angkor in one peaceful setting.
Mangalartha Temple is more than a hidden monumentβit marks the closing chapter of Hindu temple building in the ancient capital of Angkor.
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