9 th century Ganesh and Shiva temple found in Candi Kimpulan, Indonesia.
The temple is combination of twin platforms called primary and secondary.
#Archaeology
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The temple is combination of twin platforms called primary and secondary.
#Archaeology
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Candi Kimpulan. Main temple houses a liṅga-yoni, Gaṇeśa, pillar bases and round stones. The Secondary temple has got Altars, bull and liṅga-yoni (photo: V. Degroot/EFEO).
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Statue of Gaṇeśa in primary section is candid and awesome
(photo: V. Degroot/EFEO).
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(photo: V. Degroot/EFEO).
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The casket between lingam and Yoni contained several pious pieces mostly found in Hindu temples in India.
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Liṅga-yoni found within the central cavity of the peripih casket is fabulous
(BPCB Jawa Tengah; photo: BPCB Jawa Tengah).
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(BPCB Jawa Tengah; photo: BPCB Jawa Tengah).
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Bronze bowls near the base of pillars 1 and 2
Common with Hindu temples
(photo: BPCB DIY)
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Common with Hindu temples
(photo: BPCB DIY)
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General layout of the courtyard and stone markers
The main temple entrance faces East while shivlingam faces North and Ganesh faces west.
(adapted from Gambar No. YEL02P06482, BPCB DIY, 2010).
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The main temple entrance faces East while shivlingam faces North and Ganesh faces west.
(adapted from Gambar No. YEL02P06482, BPCB DIY, 2010).
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