The Beauty and Wonders of Borobudur Temple Tourist Attractions, Indonesia
Borobudur Temple is one of the wonders of the world and also the largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia and even the largest in the world.
The Indonesian nation is truly extraordinary which has many uniqueness and a variety of cultural heritages and historical heritages that have made Indonesia well known to foreign countries, but unfortunately, some Indonesians still consider it normal.
One of Indonesia's cultural heritage is a World cultural heritage which has magnificent architecture and has a large area and has been determined by UNESCO.
We will get a lot when we travel to Borobudur Temple besides being able to enjoy a vacation, you can also learn about the amazing history and great culture of our ancestors in ancient times.
One of the world heritage, as well as the richness of culture and history in Borobudur Temple, is recognized by the world, so it's good that we should know about the richness and history of Borobudur Temple.
Let's take a look at some clearer reviews about Borobudur Temple and important things that you must know.
History of the Establishment of Borobudur Temple
Borobudur Temple was founded in 750 AD which at that time was built by a Samaratungga King who came from the Syailendra Dynasty, this dynasty was the largest and most powerful dynasty of his time.
Borobudur Temple is a historical relic based on studies, namely relics from the work of Ancient Mataram.
Borobudur Temple is the center of the development of Buddhism which was eventually abandoned at that time, the cause of which was probably due to the eruption of Mount Merapi which caused the surrounding residents to move to other safer places.
There is an opinion that this place was completely abandoned after Islam spread to Java.
So that Candiri Borobudur is covered by soil and trees that become hills, even so, the myths and folklore about this temple still live in the community.
Borobudur Temple Was Found Again
At that time the Governor-General Thomas Stamford Raffles in 1814, the island of Java was under British control, received news that there was a large ancient building in the forest area near the village of Bumisegoro.
So that makes Raffles send a man named HC Cornelius who is a Dutch engineer to investigate and confirm whether the building is an ancient building.
A Dutch East Indies official continued until 1835, Hartmann finished his work so that the temple building began to appear, triggering world scientists to conduct further research.
Through the process of excavation, which continues to be carried out but goes wrong, at a certain time, Borobudur Temple has also become a victim of loot, so that many statues from other parts are sold and owned by irresponsible parties, even from other countries.
So that the restoration process was stopped for various reasons, and in 1973, the Indonesian government submitted a request to the international community to restore this historical heritage.
With the help of UNESCO from 1975 to 1982, renovations were completely completed so that until now the Borobudur Temple became one of the world heritages in 1991.
Tourist Attraction at Borobudur Temple
Borobudur Temple tourism object is a tourist destination that is a favorite of domestic tourists to foreign tourists who are located in Central Java.
Not only as a tourist spot but this very historic world heritage has also been re-functioned as a religious place and a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists in Indonesia.
What are the tourist attractions of this Borobudur temple?
The first, of course, because the splendor of the Borobudur temple is unmatched, this large and spacious building if you see it throughout its area will feel very large.
The temple which is located in an elevation area has beautiful architecture and natural surroundings that make your vacation even more enjoyable and interesting.
There are two very striking things that you can see when you go to the Borobudur temple, namely the many reliefs or wall carvings and stupas.
Besides that, the combination of these two things is an attraction of the beauty of the Borobudur temple which is a magnet for anyone who comes there.
The building with a mandala-style structure provides meaning or concept that symbolizes the universe in Buddhist belief. This box-shaped temple has 4 entrances and at the center of the temple is a circle.
There are 3 zones in Borobudur temple:
- Kamadhatu. In the form of 160 wall reliefs with the explanation of the Karmawibhangga Sutra (the law of cause and effect). Symbolizes the natural world.
- Rupadhatu. Consists of relief carvings and Buddha statues. There are approximately 328 buddha statues with decorative reliefs here. Symbolizes the transitional realm, nature where humans are free from world affairs.
- Arupadhatu. This zone is a circular zone at the center of the temple, in the form of three ceramics that lead to a dome in the middle. This area is devoid of relief ornate, signifying the highest purity.
You can enjoy the view from the top of the temple, and at the same time recognize the cultural richness of historical heritage that has high value.