Indra deity deliberately erased from temple carving

Indra deity deliberately erased from temple carving. Carving shows a three-headed elephant (Indra's mount) with Indra himself scraped out The god of thunder and lightning was deliberately targeted for erasure An Apsara (celestial being) carving shows exceptional detail appearing almost alive

At Ta Nei, abrasion has worn away the thunder god Indra from his carving, leaving his multi‑headed elephant mount behind, while an exquisitely detailed Apsara carving remains.

Key Facts

• Carving shows a three-headed elephant (Indra's mount) with Indra himself scraped out
• The god of thunder and lightning was deliberately targeted for erasure
• An Apsara (celestial being) carving shows exceptional detail appearing almost alive
• Multiple entrances to the temple are barricaded with fallen stone blocks
• Tree roots have split solid rock from inside, described as aggressive
• Temple is considered cursed by local legends

Related site: Ta Nei — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.

Source: The CURSED TEMPLE That SAW our END | Praveen Mohan by PraveenMohan