Buddha Mendut Central Java 8-9 centuries

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Kejawen Buddhists in Central Java who adhere to mysticism or Buddhism believe that praying at Mendut will grant wishes

Mendut Temple is a 9th century Buddhist temple located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is one of three temples along a straight line of religious importance to the Javanese, but the exact relationship between the three has been lost. What is known today, Mendut, Borobudur, and Pawon temples were all used for joint religious rituals.

It is not known how long Mendut was used or what caused it to be abandoned, but in 1836 the ruins of the temple were found among the trees and shrubs. Archaeologists began restoring the temple in 1897 after careful research and completed their restoration work in 1925. The stones used in the restored temple were largely the same as those at the site when they were found, but there were not enough stones to complete the restoration

Kejawen Buddhists in Central Java who adhere to mysticism or Buddhism believe that praying at Mendut will grant wishes. This bas-relief is especially important for childless couples. They pray for depictions of Hariti for children because Hariti is a symbol of fertility, protector of motherhood and protector of children.

Although Mendut is not a popular temple, it is again used for certain rituals. Apart from praying for certain wishes to be granted, Buddhists come to Mendut during the full moon of May or June to celebrate Vesak by walking from Mendut to Borobudur. Devotees take part in mass prayers while walking around the temple.

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