Candi Bendang Dalam (Site 50), Bujang Valley

Candi Bendang Dalam (25 July, 2015)


Candi Bendang Dalam (GPS: 5.73945, 100.41315) is a reconstructed candi at the Bujang Valley Archaeological Park. This candi was originally discovered in 1969 in Kampung Bendang Dalam. It was excavated in 1974 and 1982. Then in 1983, the stones were moved to the archaeological park where it was rebuilt.

As with most of the candi at Bujang Valley, this is a Hindu-type temple with a mandapa (outer porch) and vimana (inner sanctuary). The bricks are of laterite while the pillar bases are of granite. Archaeologists have managed to unearthed the Lingam (phallic symbol), Yoni (pedestal), Somasutra (channel) and Kala (guardian) head. Also found on this site are artefacts including ceramic shards from Song Dynasty China and glass from the Middle East.

My wife and I at Candi Bendang Dalam (25 July, 2015)


Candi Bendang Dalam (25 July, 2015)


View of Candi Bendang Dalam from its mandapa to its vimana (25 July, 2015)


Candi Bendang Dalam (25 July, 2015)


The above is the Kala head, a sort of door guardian that is placed at the door of the candi. It was discovered at Site 50, the Candi Bendang Dalam, but has now been moved to the Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum.

Candi Bendang Dalam is on the map of Bujang Valley Archaeological Sites

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