Within Cambodian Buddhist temples, one encounters a religious landscape in which certain Hindu deities are honored as powerful devas and protectors within a broadly Buddhist cosmos. Among the most prominent are Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma, all of whom were central to earlier Khmer Brahmanical traditions and continue to appear in images, shrines, and ritual contexts. Vishnu is often depicted in various forms and remains an important figure in Cambodian cosmological imagination. Shiva, once associated with royal and state cults, persists as a potent guardian presence, frequently linked to symbols of creative and destructive power. Brahma, known locally as Preah Prohm, is regularly represented in temple art and invoked in ceremonial settings, though understood within a Buddhist framework rather than as an ultimate source of liberation.

Alongside this triad, several other deities of Hindu origin are integrated into temple life as protective spirits and beneficent forces. Ganesha, the elephant-headed remover of obstacles, is widely venerated for success, wisdom, and protection, and small shrines or images dedicated to him are not uncommon. Indra, the king of the gods, appears frequently in Cambodian Buddhist cosmology and iconography as a guardian of the Dharma and ruler of heavenly realms. Figures such as Hanuman and Garuda also occupy a notable place, especially in their roles as embodiments of courage, loyalty, and protective power, often linked to epic narratives familiar in Khmer culture. In this way, Cambodian Buddhist temples become spaces where these deities are honored not as rivals to the Buddha, but as tevoda—celestial guardians who support the moral and spiritual order while offering devotees blessings related to health, prosperity, and everyday protection.