Borobudur Temple is one of the most prestigious historical properties that can be found in Indonesia. The existence of the Borobudur was discovered by General Governor Sir Thomas Raffles around 800 A. D., after being buried for a long time following the eruption of Merapi Volcano. The remarkable Borobudur temple complex is a monument to the Lord Buddha. Constructed in the 9th century, Borobudur Indonesia has long since been a place for religious pilgrimage.Annually, the Borobudur Indonesia temple becomes the centre of the Vesak festival. In commemoration of the birth, death and attainment of wisdom of Siddhartha Gautama, founder of the Buddhist religion, Borobudur becomes the epicenter of ceremony. The Vesak festival is marked by a procession of devotees walking between the Buddhist temples of Mendut and Pawon, ending finally at the Borobudur temple.
Borobudur is derived from "bara" / "vihara" that means "Temple" and "budur" or "buduhur" that means "above" or "Hill".
Did you know? That this monument has a height of 34.5 meters and comprises of 10 layers., which the lower six are square and the upper three layers are circular. Reliefs in the wall are counted about 1460, while the Buddha statues are about 504 and 72 stuapas.
UNESCO listed the Borobudur as world heritage site.
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ReplyDeleteit's one of my country's heritage...
there are many other heritage that Indonesia have....
nice review you have here pal...
At my first visit at ur site, I thought U have not listed the Borobudur, one of top sevent of landmark in the world
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to visit this place, but until now don't have much time cause too busy.. But I think It's great out there.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
this is really one of the best destination in India. I love the place so much especially the top part of the temple. :)
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