“This is a sandstone sculpture of Buddha defeating the enemy. It originated from the northern field at Tep Pranam Temple in Angkor Thom, Siem Reap Province. Experts have determined it was created in the late 12th or early 13th century of the Angkor era, during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, from the year 1181 to 1218 CE.
The pediment bear patterns that resemble cat paws, founded by two decorate lines. It is divided into three sections showing Buddha in the first line back row, worshipping figures in the second line middle row and enemy troops in the third line front row. Buddha put his right hand to the middle of his chest, in a gesture to try and calm the elephant. In this scene, the Bodhisattva at this time had not yet attained nirvana.
When an elephant named Girimekhala was challenging him over the throne on which he was seated. In the central section of the scene, being a pray to the Bodhisattva to overcome the enemy. The last scene, which is at the lower part of the sculpture, features enemy troops riding on elephants, horses, and tigers.
Leading them, are two commanders ridding on two elephants. All of them carry shields and weapons in their hands. As amulets strength, wrap around the chests, were believed to hold power to protect soldiers from harm. Between the two elephants, there is the figure of the earth goddess, ringing her long hair.
The bottom edge of the sculpture depicts a scene of enemy troops drowning in the sea as a result of the mythical power of the goddess. The sculpting of this scene remains incomplete.