A tale of two temples
Photo by Red Panda
On the left, Candi Prambanan, Hindu temple dedicated to the Trimurti, the expression of God as the Creator (Brahma), the Preserver (Vishnu) and the Destroyer (Shiva). Built in 9th century , center tower is 47m high roughly 400 meter square complex of 8 main temples
On the right , Borobodur, Buddhist temple. Built in 9th century, 35m high , roughly 125 meter wide, 125 meter deep, just one temple
Both world heritage listed
Less than 50km apart, in the great temple building rivalry of the 9th century
On the left, Candi Prambanan, Hindu temple dedicated to the Trimurti, the expression of God as the Creator (Brahma), the Preserver (Vishnu) and the Destroyer (Shiva). Built in 9th century , center tower is 47m high roughly 400 meter square complex of 8 main temples
On the right , Borobodur, Buddhist temple. Built in 9th century, 35m high , roughly 125 meter wide, 125 meter deep, just one temple
Both world heritage listed
Less than 50km apart, in the great temple building rivalry of the 9th century
This picture is included in the 2015-01 - Places of worship photo album belonging to Photozone Zepher. It has been uploaded on 29 Jan 2015 at 4:19PM.
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