Indonesia Inquiry

Photograph by Michel Estermann (August 2000)

Buddhism and Hinduism have had long histories in Indonesia.  In Bahasa Indonesia, “candi” refers to ancient Hindu and/or Buddhist temples.  The term can also be applied to non-religious structures dated from the same historical periods.  “Pura” is the term used for a Balinese Hindu temple.

>>> Here is a sample of famous candi in Java:

• Borobudur (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

• Dieng Plateau

• Mendut

• Pawon

• Prambanan (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

>>> Some famous pura in Bali:

• Besakih

• Goa Lawah (Bat Cave)

• Pura Luhur

• Pura Tirtha Empul

• Taman Ayun

• Tanah Lot

• Ulun Danu

Feel free to add suggestions for more geographic areas and specific candi or pura in the comments box below.  Thank you / terima kasih!