 Pawon Temple is not a grave but as a place to keep King Indra's weapon
namely Vajranala. Tiny temple 2 km east of Borobudur, contains a Buddha
statue. The temple's style and the relief carved on the wall resemble
most Javanese Hindu Temple. Pawon Temple is one and half kilometers
westward from Mendut Temple and eastward from Borobudur Temple; it is
also a Buddhist temple. When appreciating in detail, its sculpture is
the beginning of Borobudur sculpture.
This temple was built with
volcanic stones. Architecturally it is a blend of old Javanese Hindu and
Indian art. Pawon temple is exactly in the central point of the
straight line stretched from Borobudur to Mendut Temple. Perhaps it was
built for kubera. It is on a wide rather terrace with steps. All parts
are decorated with stupa(s) on dagoba(s) and its outside walls with
symbolic pictures.
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