Naraka (Buddhism)
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Naraka is a term in Buddhist cosmology usually referred to in English as "hell" or "purgatory". Another term used for the concept of hell in earlier writings is niraya. In Cambodia, Naraka was part of
Naraka in Burmese art
A hell warden sawing a hell inhabitant into pieces
Blood Pond of Hell in the Exhibition of the Eighteen Hells in the Mantontaichienfu (麻豆代天府 十八層地獄)
A scene of punishment with boiling, at a hell scenery in Wat Muang, Thailand
Naraka
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Naraka is the realm of hell in Indian religions. According to schools of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, Naraka is a place of torment. The word Neraka in Indonesian and Malaysian has also been used t
Naraka (Buddhism)
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Angkor Wat bas-relief depicts spirits of the dead being laid on fire in Naraka.
A large central panel portrays Yama the god of death (often referred to as Dharma) seated on a throne; to the left stands a demon. To the right of Yama sits Chitragupta, assigned with keeping detailed records of every human being and upon their death deciding how they are to be reincarnated, depending on their previous actions.
A mural from a temple in northern Thailand. The unclothed spirits of the dead are brought before Yama for judgement. In the background, Mālaya (พระมาลัย) watches from above as sinners are fried in a large oil cauldron.
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