Borobudur : A Wonder of Indonesia History

The magnificent temple of Borobudur is the largest monument of the Buddhist world, an ancient site widely regarded as one of the seven wonders of the world. Built in the 9th century, the reign of the dynasty Syailendra the design of the Temple of the architecture reflects the influence Gupta India on the region, however, there are enough scenes of Indians and the elements incorporated to make only Borobudur Indonesia . This imposing monument is truly a marvel. After a visit here will understand why Indonesia's most visited tourist attraction and a famous icon of the cultural heritage of Indonesia.

 Located on the island of Java, the temple sits majestically on a hill overlooking lush green fields and distant hills. It covers a huge area, measuring 123 x 123 meters. The monument is a marvel of design, decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. The stone architecture of this temple has no equal. And it was built without using any cement or mortar! The structure is like a huge set of interlocking Lego blocks together without any glue.

The temple has remained strong even through ten centuries of neglect. It was rediscovered in 1815, buried under volcanic ash. In the 1970 the Government of Indonesia and UNESCO worked together to restore Borobudur to His Majesty the former restoration took eight years to complete and now one of Indonesia's Borobudur and the world's most valuable treasures.

The temple is decorated with stone carvings in bas-relief images representing the life of Buddha. Commentators say this is the largest and most complete set reliefs in the world Buddhists alike in artistic merit.

 This monument is both a sanctuary for the Lord Buddha and a Buddhist pilgrimage site. The ten levels of the temple symbolize the three divisions of the cosmic system of religion. When visitors begin their journey at the base of the temple, make their way to the top of the monument through the three levels of Buddhist cosmology, Ka your Madha (the world of desire), Rupadhatu (the world of forms) and Arupadhatu (the world of the report). When visitors walk to the top of the monument guides the pilgrims the past 1460 narrative relief panels on the wall and balustrade, the.

 All the monument resembles a giant stupa, but seen from above forms a mandala. The great stupa at the top of the temple is 40 meters above the ground. The main dome is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupa.

Historians suggest that Borobudur's name comes from the Sanskrit "Vihara Buddha Uhr" or "Buddhist monastery in the mountains