Candi refers to a structure based on the Indian type of single-celled shrine, with a pyramidal tower above it, and a portico. The term Candi is given as a prefix to the many temple-mountains in Indonesia, built as a representation … See more

Most of well-preserved candi in Indonesia are made from andesite stone. This is mainly owed to the stone's durability, compared to bricks, … See more

The high concentration of candi can be found especially dense in Sleman Regency in Yogyakarta, also Magelang and Klaten in Central Java; which corresponds to the historical region of Kedu Plain (Progo River valley, Temanggung … See more

From Hindu perspective, the term candi itself is believed was derived from Candika, one of the manifestations of the goddess Durga as … See more

The candi architecture follows the typical Hindu architecture traditions based on Vastu Shastra. The temple layout, especially in See more

Kala-Makara
The candis of ancient Java are notable with the application of kala-makara as both decorative and symbolic elements of the temple architecture. Kala is the giant symbolizing time, by making kala's head as temple portals … See more

Indonesian candi, Hindu-Buddhist temples, dated from the oldest circa 2nd century, to latest, circa 15th century.
• Blandongan, Batujaya, 2nd to 12th century, Karawang, … See more