Pawon
Temple Small eighth-century Buddhist temple near Borobudur
Pawon, a compact 8th‑century Buddhist temple near Borobudur in Central Java, is visited for its carved reliefs and as part of the Borobudur-Mendut temple circuit, often timed with sunrise tours.
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Pawon is a small Buddhist temple (candi) in Central Java, Indonesia, located in the Borobudur region near the villages that serve visitors to Borobudur. It dates to the period of the Sailendra dynasty and is part of the cluster of classical Javanese Buddhist monuments in the area.
The temple is a compact, square stone structure with carved reliefs and an inner chamber that historically held a Buddha statue. It is notable for its refined masonry and sculptural details despite its modest scale, and it figures in the ritual axis linking Mendut, Pawon and Borobudur.
Pawon was constructed in the central Javanese classical period, generally dated to the 8th to 9th centuries CE under Sailendra patronage, and has been conserved as part of the Borobudur cultural landscape. It has been repaired and maintained in modern conservation efforts.
The temple lies a short distance from the Borobudur complex in Magelang Regency, Central Java, and is routinely included on tourist circuits that visit Mendut and Borobudur together. The setting is rural volcanic plain with rice fields and low hills.
- Ritual alignment: Forms part of the Borobudur area ritual landscape, lying between the larger Mendut and Borobudur monuments and often visited together on the same trip.
How to Get to Pawon #
Pawon sits just a few kilometres from Borobudur temple in Magelang Regency. Most visitors arrive by car or organized tour from Yogyakarta (about 1.5 hours by road) or from the Borobudur visitor parking; it is a short walk from the main Borobudur road.
Tips for Visiting Pawon #
- Combine a visit to Pawon with Borobudur and Mendut - the three temples form a ritual triangle and are close enough to visit in one morning by car.
- Visit at dawn to catch the low light on the small central stupa and to avoid mid-day crowds from Borobudur tours.
- Look for the unusual lantern-like stupas and the finely carved balustrades; many casual visitors miss the small narrative reliefs at ankle height.
Best Time to Visit Pawon #
Dawn visits in the dry season give the best light and a quieter experience; Pawon is often combined with Borobudur and Mendut on the same circuit.
Weather & Climate near Pawon #
Pawon's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2620 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (398 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (355 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (378 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (265 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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October
October is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (294 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (362 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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