[doctorzlo]

As long as it is explicitly stated and displayed that the new structure is a replica and the details of the original - pictures, models etc.- are well publicized, I do not see any objection in duplicating it.

This is a private venture; most of us feel that individuals must have the freedom.

If the new temple becomes functional it is good thing because a discontinued tradition will be revived. If the puja-worship details followed in angkor wat can be dug out, they can be followed here too.

We have uttara chidambaram temple in satara, a dakshina pandarpur temple in kumbakonam - these temples with lots of similarities to the originals.

If it is a functional temple, more cambodians will come to know their past and who knows may wish to follow and institute the practices in their homeland.