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PLACES OF INTEREST
SARI AND PLAOSAN TEMPLES


Sari Temple (Buddhism Temple)

This Buddhist temple is located about 600 meters to the northeast of the Kalasan temple on the north side of the main road between Yogyakarta and Solo. It is a slender and beautiful temple consisting of two floors. The upper floor was used to keep the religious relics. This temple was formerly a Buddhist sanctuary (Vihara) where the Buddhist priests used to live, meditate and teach their followers. The wall of the temple is also protected with vajralepa.

Plaosan Temples (Buddhism Temple)

Plaosan temple is located one kilometer to the East of Sewu Temples. These temples are unique, combining Hindu and Buddhist symbols and carvings. Originally, they were three temples, the shrines and statues are very impressive. According to inscriptions on the stone of Plaosan, these temples were constructed jointly by the rulers of Sanjaya (Rakai Pikatan) and Cailendra (King Samaratungga) dynasties. The relief carved on the southern main temple depicts a man and the other temple, a woman. Another feature of this temple is Perwara temple, which has the shape of a slender stupa.

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