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ArchitecturePo Nagar
Po Nagar tower is assigned to the transition period between the periods of My son A1 and Binh Dinh. Whereas the five-set fluted pilaster is the characteristic of My Son A1 period, the spear-liked pointed arch Is of the later Binh Dinh style.
ArchitectureLocation of Po Nagar
Po Nagar locates on the bank of the river, adjacent to the sea, which is the important landmark. As the goddess is associated with the sea as well as the flatness of the Yonī, this temple is chosen to be by the sea-river.
SculpturePediment narrates Mahishasuramardani at Po Nagar
Po Nagar enshrines Pakawati icon, a disguise of Uma, is the goddess of the southern Champa. The Prasat was built in dedication to Pakawati in Hua Lai period, but was destroyed by Khmer in the 15th century BE. The new Prasat was built again in the early Bin Din Period, which is the current Po Nagar.
SculptureMahishasuramardni
Mahishasuramardni wears Indian female accessories such as cross necklace, which is common among female goddesses and children. There is a bow-tied belt and a crossing sash of Southern India art.
