Will you visit Borobudur Temple? if you visit Borobudur Temple dont forget to visit Pawon Temple, it near from Borobudur temple, just about 1,75 Km. Complete location in Mendut Village sub district Mungkid, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.
Candi Pawon (Pawon Temple) is not a grave but as a place to keep King Indra's weapon namely Vajranala.When appreciating in detail, its sculpture is the beginning of Borobudur sculpture.
Pawon Temple is not a grave but as a place to keep King Indra's weapon namely Vajranala. This temple was built with volcanic stones. Architecturally it is a blend of old Javanese Hindu and Indian art. Pawon temple is exactly in the central point of the straight line stretched from Borobudur to Mendut Temple.
Perhaps it was built for kubera. It is on a wide rather terrace with steps. All parts are decorated with stupa(s) on dagoba(s) and its outside walls with symbolic pictures.
Here to go to Mendut Temple from Borobudur Temple
A = Pawon Temple
B = Borobudur Temple
C = Mendut Temple
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