Candi Jago, Hindu temple in Malang, Indonesia.

Candi Jago is a temple in Malang, Indonesia, that rises on multiple levels with detailed stone carvings. The structure consists of stacked terraces connected by stairs and holds niches with figures.

Built between 1268 and 1280 under King Kertanagara of Singhasari, the temple honored his father Vishnuvardhana, who died in 1268 and was deified here as Shiva in the form of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. In 1343 Adityawarman of Melayu restored it and placed a Manjusri image, now in the National Museum (D. 214).

The outer walls display relief panels that narrate stories from ancient Indian texts, which visitors can observe up close. These stone panels illustrate Hindu and Buddhist traditions that coexisted in the East Java region.

The temple stands in Jago hamlet, Tumpang, about 22 km from Malang. The reliefs are read counterclockwise, so walk around the base in that direction to follow the stories in order. The upper structure is partly open to the sky, and the grounds are flat with paved walkways.

A stone inscription inside mentions a historical figure from the 14th century. This inscription connects the temple to religious movements that operated in the region during later centuries.