Search

Indonesia

View of the main temple on the highest terrace seen from the west, Sukuh, Java, 15th century (photo: Panggah Ardiyansyah) — The main temple of Sukuh, with its pyramid-like appearance, is unlike any other on Java.

Sukuh, a mountain sanctuary

by Panggah Ardiyansyah

Prambanan — Built in the 10th century, this is the largest temple compound dedicated to Shiva in Indonesia.

Prambanan Temple compounds

by UNESCO

java grid — In many Vajrayana Buddhist temples in Java the five Buddhas are arranged in a mandala with Vairocana at the center.

Bronze figure of Buddha Vairocana (Java)

by The British Museum

puppet grid — Shadow puppets are popular in Java today, although the tradition dates back to the 11th century

Shadow puppet, Java

by The British Museum

Barong — Barong processions and dances are a vital part of ceremonial life in Bali.

The Spirit of the Barong, Bali, Indonesia

by Fowler Museum at UCLA

Borobudur, Indonesia (photo: Claire André, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) — The walkways and reliefs of this incredible sanctuary guide pilgrims toward higher states of consciousness.

Borobudur

by Robert E. Gordon