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 Candi Lumbung 's main temple - East-facing entranceway.                                                Bas-relief of a male deity, possibly a gandharva of Indian cosmology.

Candi Lumbung and Candi Bubrah

Candi Lumbung and Candi Bubrah located in the Prambana archaeological Park on the northwest side of modern Yogyakarta. It is sited between between Candi Prambanan and Candi Sewu. Initially constructed during the late 8th century, both temples experienced considerable renovations over time. At Candi Lumbung, the main sanctuary is surrounded by to be surrounded by 16 smaller temples, most of which contain a raised altar with spaces marked for three images. In addition, there are niches in the back and side walls for additional deities.

  Lumbung shrines          Lumbung shrines

The interior of the main temple has eleven niches for images

       The interior of the main temple has eleven niches for images

The exterior of the main temple has three niches for images, one each on the north, south and west sides.

Overall, Candi Lumbung must have originally housed more than 120 images.

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Moreover, female deities, perhaps representing the apsaras of Indian cosmology, are carved in high relief on the exterior of the main temple

A goddess in bas-relief     A goddess carved in high relief on the exterior of the main temple

Candi Sari - East Side

(Near right): One of 16 smaller shrines that surround the main temple at Candi Lumbung.

(Far right): Close-up view of the roof structure for one of the smaller shrines at Candi Lumbung.

 One of 16 smaller shrines that surround the main temple at Candi Lumbung.         Close-up view of the roof structure for one of the smaller shrines at Candi Lumbung.

Candi Bubrah

Candi Bubrah

 Candi Bubrah

Many headless images of the Tathagata Amitabha are found at Candi Bubrah.

     Candi Bubrah    

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