BOROBUDUR BIGEST TAMPLE IN THE WORLD

Borobudur is already familiar to you. The temple is known as the largest Buddhist temple complex in Indonesia, even the world largest. UNESCO designates it as one of the world heritage site in 1991. In addition to being the world's cultural heritage, Borobudur has also become one of the tourist spots that attract a lot of attention of domestic and foreign tourists.

Tourist dastination in Central Java has an area of ​​123 x 123 square meters and consists of 10 levels. The building is composed of volcanic beams that form the 504 statues, 72 stupas and a large main stupa at the peak. Uniquely, the beams are arranged without the use of glue or cement, the complex looks like a giant lego arrangement.
Borobudur Temple

Borobudur temple walls are decorated around 1,460 relief panels with each panel length of 2 meters. This relief panels tell about the level of Buddha's life. Relief at the bottom of the temple is called, 'Kamadathu' which tells about the bad behavior of human lust-filled world and make it go to hell. Relief central part called 'Rapadathu', tells the story of man who is free from lust of the world, while the top relief is 'Arupadhatu'. This relief depicts the top level of achievement where the gods dwell.

In addition to the three relief, there is still a relief panel at the bottom of the temple were buried. According to historians, the buried reliefs called 'Karmawibhangga'. This is the reliefs that tell about the lowest levels of human. This relief depicts the bad behavior of man who follows his own desires, such as murder, gossip and rape. Even mentioned there is a picture of the marital relationship. Funerary relief panel has two reasons, namely because the relief is considered rude and for strengthening efforts in order to remain standing upright temple.
Borobudur Temple

Borobudur was named as one of man's greatest masterpieces in history. The composition of the volcanic beams and sculptured reliefs are a work of art that is unsurpassed value. These sights also be evidence of ancient human civilization progress in the fields of architecture, technology and literary arts.

In the complex there are two museums that Mercury Ocean Museum and Museum Karmawibhangga. Mercury Ocean Museum contains various collections and information about the history of Asian trade - Africa in ancient times, while the Museum Karmawibhangga contains information about the development of Borobudur.

Not only the temple that attracts attention, but also the surrounding natural landscape. In the south of the temple there is the Mount Manoreh that when viewed resembles a person in a sleeping position. In addition to the Mount Manoreh, there Sumbing, Mount Sindoro, Merbabu, and Mount Merapi that surrounds this magnificent building.
History Borobudur
Borobudur Temple

Borobudur is expected to begin construction in the Sailendra dynasty around the 9th century under the reign of King Samaratungga. The architect of the temple complex named Gunadharma who succeeded in designing this extraordinary building though not familiar with computer systems and other advanced technologies. The biggest temple complex construction can be completed about 50-70 years later. The name of Borobudur comes from the Sanskrit 'Vihara Buddha Uhr "meaning Buddhist Monastery on the Mount.

At that time, the Borobudur Temple become the biggest center of religious activity. Until now, the influence of Islam, in the 15th century. This temple began to be abandoned by the people who turned to Islam. Borobudur increasingly forgotten as the eruption of Mount Merapi, which makes buried volcanic ash.
Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple

In 1814, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles reveal the existence of Borobudur after being informed mangenai presence of a large building that is buried under volcanic ash. Not only buried by volcanic ash, the current condition of the temple, were also found covered with shrubs.

Since rediscovered, restoration and reconstruction efforts temples carried out starting from the British colonial period, the Dutch until Indonesia became independent. With the help of UNESCO and experts from various parts of the cultural history of the world, Indonesia continues to improve the condition of Borobudur. After more than ten centuries lost and unkempt, the temple complex is still standing strong to this day.
What can be done in Borobudur?

There are so many things you can do while in most large Buddhist temple complex in the world, among them:

Learn the art of literature and culture

If you love art literature and culture, was at Borobudur temple will certainly be an interesting experience once. You can read and observe the relief panels are painted on the walls of the temple.

To be able to read the story of this relief in order, you have to walk around the temple in a clockwise direction ie from left to right. Start from the east entrance at the bottom level and walk back to the door turning up early and then go up the stairs to the next level. Do this continuously up to the top level to get the story in sequence and intact. You have trouble reading the stories in relief? Not to be confused because there are guide services are ready to help you.

Hunting

These attractions offer a lot of interesting objects for your photos, photography enthusiasts. Try walking around the temple complex and find the right angle for photographing. Borobudur temple is also known to have a view of the sunrise and sunset are so beautiful. Come at the right moment, prepare your camera and immortalize congratulations beautiful scenery.

Souvenir hunting

It feels incomplete when visiting a tourist spot without buying a souvenir trademark. Not far from the Borobudur temple complex, there are rows of souvenir stalls. You can buy a variety of goods ranging from hats, shirts, bags, keychains to a miniature temple. The price offered is varied, use your abilities in the best possible bargain.

Walking around the temple complex

The Borobudur temple complex are spacious green courtyard that you can explore. Besides on foot, you can rent a bicycle to surround these attractions. You bring a small child? Try to ride the train a rabbit, which certainly favored children. If you want to try a different experience, why not try riding horse cart to get around?
What's more interesting than Borobudur?
Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple become one of influential religious place for Buddhists in the world. Each year, this temple complex, at the center of the celebration of the feast of Vesak , attended by Buddhists from various countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, China and Tibet. Vesak feast day is celebrated on the full moon in May or commonly called Purnama Siddhi.

The culmination of the celebration of Vesak is inviting many tourists both domestic and foreign. At the time of release a hundreds of lanterns into the sky, along with best wishes for the year ahead.

Opening hours and admission price Borobudur
Opening hours
Every day: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The price of admission
Adults: 30.000 Rupiah for citizen and 15 USD for foreigners

Children: 12,500 Rupiah to Indonesian citizens and 8 USD for foreigners
Address and transport
Borobudur Temple
Borobudur Temple
Borobudur temple is located at Jalan Badrawati, Magelang, Central Java.
The most practical way of course by using a personal car or use the service of a travel agent. If you choose public transport, bus is many majors Borobudur which can be found in Terminal Giwangan.