Lumbung, Hindu temple in Klaten, Indonesia
Lumbung is a Hindu temple in Klaten featuring a central main structure surrounded by sixteen smaller temples arranged in a protective circle. This design creates layers of sacred space that guide visitors from the outer area toward the temple's heart.
The temple was built in the 9th century under the Sanjaya Dynasty as an important place of Hindu worship in ancient Java. Its construction reflects the religious growth and artistic skill of that period in Javanese civilization.
The carved stone walls show traditional Hindu stories and religious teachings from medieval Java. These images give visitors a sense of what people believed and valued in that era.
The site is accessible via the route between Yogyakarta and Solo, served by regional buses and private vehicles throughout the day. Wearing comfortable shoes helps as you walk around the central structure and smaller temples to take in the full layout.
Nine distinct niches in the main structure originally held religious statues that have since disappeared over time. These empty spaces still show the careful carving work and hint at how much richer the temple once looked.
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