candi

(noun)

Hindu and Buddhist temples and sanctuaries of Indonesia, mostly built during the 8th to 15th centuries; however, ancient non-religious structures such as gates, urban ruins, and bathing places are often also called by this name.

Related Terms

  • syncretism
  • mandala
  • animism

Examples of candi in the following topics:

  • Indonesian Architecture

    • Indonesian art enjoyed a golden age under Majapahit rule, and an enormous number of Hindu–Buddhist temples, or candi, were built during this period.
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