It is a small temple built in the end of 12th century by famous King Jayavarman VII. It is located on the north east of Angkor Thom. The temple was dedicated to King’s father Dharanindravarman II who was King of Khmer Empire in the mid of 12th century.
The temple is quite simple and consists of shrine located on one level with walls that enclose it. As well as many nearby situated sites, the temple is still unrestored and has many trees growing inside it. In 1998, some restoration works started as the building was added to World Monuments Fund.
The temple was surrounded by moat and had three laterite walls with two sets of gorupas (special entrance ways) on the eastern side. The gorupas have small rooms on each side of cross-like buildings with little windows and balusters each. The main pieces of gorupa are carved in the Bayon style and have four faces. Gorupa, located in outer eastern part, is overgrown by sacred fig with roots in ground and blocks. The central part of the temple has four corner pavilions and two small libraries.
The main restoration works took place before 1950s and after 1998. Nowadays, many sandstones are repaired and visitors can easily come inside.
