| Bas-relief and Stupas - borobudur | |
Borobudur, is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Magelang Regency, not far from the town of Muntilan, in Central Java, Indonesia. It is the world's largest Buddhist temple. The temple consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circular, topped by a central dome. It is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. The central dome is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues, each seated inside a perforated stupa. Borobudur has one of the largest and most complete ensembles of Buddhist reliefs in the world. Borobudur has since been preserved through several restorations. The largest restoration project was undertaken between 1975 and 1982 by the Indonesian government and UNESCO, followed by the monument's listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
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| Issued Country | Madagascar |
| Issued Year | 1975 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage |
| Type | Postage Stamps |