Neak Pean - represents a mythical lake reputed to cure all illness
The horse Balaha (body of a horse supported by human legs) in the Neak Pean reservoir
The horse Balaha is the manifestation of Lokeshvara and the underlying symbolism alludes to the crossing of the sea of rebirths
The central prasat stands on a platform formed by two nagas immersed in the reservoir (heads sticking out on the two sides)
