Java Album
Candi Kalasan
Location: Kalibening, Tirtomartani, Kalasan, Sleman, D.I. Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
14 Km from the center of Yogyakarta.
Religion: Buddhist.
Built in the 8th century.
The cult of Tara Bodhisattva coming from India made its first appearance in Southeast Asia here and have been later popular in Tibet.
The locals believe that the guards of the temple are a great serpent and a beautiful woman. To protect themselves from these creatures, the villagers make offerings of flowers and food, especially for wedding and circumcision ceremonies.
Candi Kalasan
Location: Kalibening, Tirtomartani, Kalasan, Sleman, D.I. Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
14 Km from the center of Yogyakarta.
Religion: Buddhist.
Built in the 8th century.
The cult of Tara Bodhisattva coming from India made its first appearance in Southeast Asia here and have been later popular in Tibet.
The locals believe that the guards of the temple are a great serpent and a beautiful woman. To protect themselves from these creatures, the villagers make offerings of flowers and food, especially for wedding and circumcision ceremonies.