My first sighting of Brobodur, I think this image also depicts how it could have been lost for years in the growth. It makes me wonder what else has yet to be discovered.
A masterpiece of symmetry, Borobudur rises in three levels: a square base, five terraces, and three circular platforms crowned by a central stupa.
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504 Buddha statues are watching over the temple, and 72 stupas ,each containing a seated Buddha.
The temple is 300 years older than Angkor Wat.
There are 2,672 relief panels.
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The decorative relief sculptures, and stories from the life and teachings of Buddha.
Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha.
Here you can see the Buddha statue inside
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E13A8673.jpg
Beckoning to secret gardens
Lush tropical landscapes and boasts breathtaking views of the ancient temple and surrounding mountains.
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Prambanan Temple Originally there were 420 temples, but most collapsed due to earthquakes. Restoration is ongoing, with structures being rebuilt stone by stone. Within the main temple, you’ll find four chambers, each containing statues—legend has i
9th-century Hindu temple complex with multiple temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.
Sculptures and reliefs of various mythical and animal figures, including lions, elephants, monkeys, horses, and birds, often depicted flanking wish-fulfilling kalpataru (sacred trees).
Feeling like a rock-star!
Restoration efforts focusing on cleaning and reassembling damaged stone pieces
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Lots of school children on a trip to the temple.
Candi Sewu Temple
800 meters north of Prambanan lies Candi Sewu, a Buddhist Temple on the same property with rounded stupas instead of Prambanan’s towering spires (like Borobudur). Unlike Prambanan’s three main temples, Candi Sewu has only one central temple, surroun
Local life - everyone travels by motorbikes.
Couples and families travelling through the villages.
My first sighting of Brobodur, I think this image also depicts how it could have been lost for years in the growth. It makes me wonder what else has yet to be discovered.
My first sighting of Brobodur, I think this image also depicts how it could have been lost for years in the growth. It makes me wonder what else has yet to be discovered.
A masterpiece of symmetry, Borobudur rises in three levels: a square base, five terraces, and three circular platforms crowned by a central stupa.
A masterpiece of symmetry, Borobudur rises in three levels: a square base, five terraces, and three circular platforms crowned by a central stupa.
E13A8434.jpg
504 Buddha statues are watching over the temple, and 72 stupas ,each containing a seated Buddha.
504 Buddha statues are watching over the temple, and 72 stupas ,each containing a seated Buddha.
The temple is 300 years older than Angkor Wat.
The temple is 300 years older than Angkor Wat.
There are 2,672 relief panels.
There are 2,672 relief panels.
E13A8783-Pano.jpg
E13A8538.jpg
E13A8580.jpg
The decorative relief sculptures, and stories from the life and teachings of Buddha.
The decorative relief sculptures, and stories from the life and teachings of Buddha.
Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha.
Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha.
Here you can see the Buddha statue inside
Here you can see the Buddha statue inside
E13A8758.jpg
E13A8673.jpg
Beckoning to secret gardens
Beckoning to secret gardens
Lush tropical landscapes and boasts breathtaking views of the ancient temple and surrounding mountains.
Lush tropical landscapes and boasts breathtaking views of the ancient temple and surrounding mountains.
E13A9303.jpg
E13A9178.jpg
Prambanan Temple Originally there were 420 temples, but most collapsed due to earthquakes. Restoration is ongoing, with structures being rebuilt stone by stone. Within the main temple, you’ll find four chambers, each containing statues—legend has i
Prambanan TempleOriginally there were 420 temples, but most collapsed due to earthquakes. Restoration is ongoing, with structures being rebuilt stone by stone. Within the main temple, you’ll find four chambers, each containing statues—legend has it that touching certain ones can bring beauty, wisdom, or good fortune.
9th-century Hindu temple complex with multiple temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.
9th-century Hindu temple complex with multiple temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.
Sculptures and reliefs of various mythical and animal figures, including lions, elephants, monkeys, horses, and birds, often depicted flanking wish-fulfilling kalpataru (sacred trees).
Sculptures and reliefs of various mythical and animal figures, including lions, elephants, monkeys, horses, and birds, often depicted flanking wish-fulfilling kalpataru (sacred trees).
Feeling like a rock-star!
Feeling like a rock-star!
Restoration efforts focusing on cleaning and reassembling damaged stone pieces
Restoration efforts focusing on cleaning and reassembling damaged stone pieces
E13A8973.jpg
E13A8987.jpg
Lots of school children on a trip to the temple.
Lots of school children on a trip to the temple.
Candi Sewu Temple
Candi Sewu Temple
800 meters north of Prambanan lies Candi Sewu, a Buddhist Temple on the same property with rounded stupas instead of Prambanan’s towering spires (like Borobudur). Unlike Prambanan’s three main temples, Candi Sewu has only one central temple, surroun
800 meters north of Prambanan lies Candi Sewu, a Buddhist Temple on the same property with rounded stupas instead of Prambanan’s towering spires (like Borobudur). Unlike Prambanan’s three main temples, Candi Sewu has only one central temple, surrounded by 248 smaller shrines.
Local life - everyone travels by motorbikes.
Local life - everyone travels by motorbikes.
Couples and families travelling through the villages.
Couples and families travelling through the villages.
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