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Buddhist TempleBuddhismComponent of Borobudur Temple Compounds — World Heritage Site (1991)

Pawon Temple

Candi Pawon · Candi Pawon

Wanurejo, Borobudur, Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia

Small Buddhist sanctuary situated between Mendut and Borobudur on the traditional ritual axis.

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About Pawon Temple

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Pawon Temple is located in Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. It is small Buddhist sanctuary situated between Mendut and Borobudur on the traditional ritual axis.

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Place TypeBuddhist Temple
Religious TraditionBuddhism
LocationWanurejo, Borobudur, Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia
CountryIndonesia
Established / Period8th–9th centuries
HeritageComponent of Borobudur Temple Compounds — World Heritage Site (1991)

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Religious TraditionBuddhism

History & Sacred Tradition

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Historical Record

UNESCO lists Pawon as a distinct component of the Borobudur Temple Compounds; the original principal cult image is uncertain.

Editorial Context

The original dedication of the central shrine is uncertain; avoid attributing a confirmed principal deity or Buddha image.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

Component: UNESCO World Heritage Borobudur Temple Compounds (1991) · Component of Borobudur Temple Compounds — World Heritage Site (1991)

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