Pawon Temple (Candi Pawon)
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Type
- Buddhist temple in Indonesia
Visitor information
- Address: 96V9+GRV, Brojonalan, Dusun 1, Wanurejo, Kec. Borobudur, Kabupaten Magelang, Jawa Tengah 56553, Indonesia
People also ask
What is one of the famous temples in Yogyakarta?
Yogyakarta: Borobudur sunrise(guarantee climb up)& Prambanan Head to the largest and most complex Hindu temple. The narrative unfolds at the majestic Prambanan Temple. Built between the 8th and 10th centuries, this miraculous building symbolizes the synchronization of Hindu and Buddhist thought.
What is pawon?
Pawon means "kitchen" in the Javanese language, which is derived from the root word awu or dust.
Is Borobudur Temple one of the most famous in the world?
Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple in the world, and ranks with Bagan in Myanmar and Angkor Wat in Cambodia as one of the great archeological sites of Southeast Asia. Borobudur remains popular for pilgrimage, with Buddhists in Indonesia celebrating Vesak Day at the monument.
Is "pawon" a place name?
Pawon is a small administrative village (desa) located within the subdistrict of Kalikotes, in the Klaten Regency of Central Java.