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December 19, 2010

Borobudur Temple – Indonesia

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Brorbudur Temple: Central Java - Indonesia

Borobudur is a ninth-century Mahayana Buddhist Monument in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. A main dome, located at the center of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupa.

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"Stupa" at Borobudur Temple

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"Stupa" at Borobudur Temple

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Relief at Borobudur Temple

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Relief at Borobudur Temple

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Great Borobudur

Borobudur is still used for pilgrimage; once a year Buddhists in Indonesia celebrate Vesak at the monument, and Borobudur is Indonesia’s single most visited tourist attraction.

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