Borobudur temple: Evidence of the grandeur and beauty of the architects of the past

Hay travelers, come stop by my country, there are a lot of cool places, interesting and very beautiful that you deserve to go. Especially for you newlyweds who want a honeymoon, or do you like to make a trip or adventure, Come visit Borobudur temple Java Indonesia.

We will now discuss the Buddhist places of worship in Indonesia since the 9th century, yes, no doubt, that the temple of Borobudur, one of the biggest and grandest temples in the world.

Borobudur is a Buddhist monument complex grandest and largest stupa in the world that is recognized by UNESCO. Borobudur Temple building as a whole will be a gallery of the masterpieces of the stonecutter.

Tourism Object

Long before Angkor Wat in Cambodia stands and the great cathedrals in Europe, Borobudur has stood proudly in the land of Java. Building called the UNESCO as a monument and grandest stupa complex world and is visited by pilgrims in the middle of the 9th century until the early 11th century. Buddhists who want to get enlightened flock from India, Cambodia, Tibet, and China. Not only is magnificent and large, wall carvings Borobudur filled 2672 relief panels which, when arranged in rows will reach a length of 6 km! It is touted as the largest and most comprehensive Buddhist reliefs in the world, unsurpassed in artistic value.

Reliefs carved on the wall of the temple is divided into 4 main story that is Karmawibangga, Lalita Wistara, Jataka and Awadana, and Gandawyuda. In addition to telling about the life of the Buddha and his teachings, the relief also record the progress of the Java community at that time. Evidence that the ancestors of the Indonesian nation is an accomplished sailor and respite can be seen in 10 relief ships. One of the relief ship used as a model in making replica ship used to sail The Cinnamon Route from Java to the African continent. Currently replica ship called the "Borobudur Ship" was stored in Samudraraksa Ship Museum.

To follow the thread of the fabric of the story carved on the walls of the temple, visitors must walk clockwise around the temple, known as the term Pradaksina. Enter through the east door, walk clockwise to the position of the temple is always there on the right, until arriving at the east stairs and stepped up to the next level. This is done repeatedly until all levels of passes and be on top of the main stupa shaped temple. At the top, lift up the views in all directions it will be seen rows of Menoreh Hills, Mount Sindoro, Sumbing, Mount Merapi, and Merbabu that stands around the temple. Mountains and hills as if a guard which shields the existence of Borobudur.

Based Kayumwungan inscription 824 dated May 26, Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga between the 8th century to the 9th century, coincided with Mendut and Pawon. The development process lasted for 75 years under the leadership of architect Gunadarma. Although not familiar with computers and other advanced equipment, Gunadarma able to implement the interlock system in the construction of the temple. A total of 60,000 cubic meters of andesite, amounting to 2,000,000 blocks of stone were brought from Elo and the Progo River sculpted and assembled into a giant puzzle that covers a small hill to form Borobudur.

Borobudur is not only has a very high artistic value, masterpiece which is the evidence of human civilization in the past is also loaded with philosophical value. Carrying the concept of a mandala symbolizes the universe cosmology in Buddhism, this magnificent building is divided into three levels, namely world passion or lust (Kamadhatu), the world of form (rupadhatu), and a world without form (Arupadhatu). When viewed from a height, Borobudur like a lotus flower blooming on the hill. The walls of the temple which is in the level Kamadatu and Rupadatu as flower petals, while a row of circular stupa at the Arupadatu into stamens. Parent stupa symbolizes the Buddha, so the whole Borobudur depict Buddha was sitting on lotus petals.

Enjoy the grandeur of Borobudur is not only enough to walk down the aisle and up to the top level of the temple. One thing to look out is to watch the Sunrise and Sunset from the top of the temple. Spray of the morning sun hit the stupas and statues of Buddha made ​​the majesty and grandeur of the temple is more pronounced. While standing on top of the temple at dusk along a row of stupas and watched the sun slowly began to shade will create a feeling of calm and peace.

locations

Borobudur temple is located in the district Budur, Magelang regency, Central Java, Indonesia

access

If you are from Yogyakarta will be very easy, from the lodge or the airport, you can take a bus to the terminal Jombor, it will be easier ride by bus Transjogja, only Rp 3000.00 (about a quarter of US $). After reaching the terminal Jombor, riding the bus to Magelang, Magelang majors Budur boarded the bus again, after that can be followed by a wagon or ride motorcycles.
It would be easier if you use a rental car.

Facilities and accommodation

For hotels, tourist area around the temple there are many hotels, one of which is the Manohara hotel is located within the temple, so it will be easier to access the temple, especially for tourists who will enjoy the sunset and sunrise at the temple. For food, there are many food and souvenir stalls in the temple area. Toilets are also numerous in the temple area.

Opening hours:
Monday - Sunday, at 6:00 to 17:00 pm

Ticket prices:

     Domestic tourists or holders of Permit: RP 30,000
     Domestic tourists children: Rp 12,500
     Foreign tourists: USD 15
     Foreign tourists with student ID: $ 8

 

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