The Ancient Temple : BOROBUDUR

The Borobudur is a temple with spectacular structure surrounded by steamy jungles. This ancient building on the isle of Java is an impressive site. The detailed carvings on the many relief panels and the abundant Buddha statues coupled with it's shear size make this temple quite unique. The lower tier of the temple is covered with erotic imagery that was considered offensive to the sensibilities of the local Muslim population and is covered with stone and plywood to make the temple more acceptable. One can still catch a glimpse of the exotic forbidden 9th century carvings in places though. This unexpected taboo adds to the mystique of this temple.

Try to catch the temple early in the morning for the best light and to beat the heat! It's Really hot and humid out there! The rich photographic opportunities are not just limited to this ancient structure but also extend to the local people and their way of life.

Borobudur temple located in the Jogjakarta city on central Java. Borobudur is the biggest Buddhist temple in Indonesia. Archaeologists believe that Borobudur temple was abandoned during 14th century following the fall of Buddhist in Central Java and Javanese stated to convert to Muslim. It was then that Borobudur was discovered by Sir Thomas Raffles, the British ruler of Java in 1814. Since then, the Borobudur has undergone some restorations and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.