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Java 1978

9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple, Candi Borobudur, located in Central Java.

The Stairway: A steep, narrow flight of stairs constructed from tightly fitted, unmortared blocks of volcanic gray andesite stone. These flights of stairs are situated at the center of the temple’s four cardinal sides, providing a vertical pathway for pilgrims climbing toward the upper terraces.

The Gateway and Guardian Figure: At the landing of the stairs stands a stone gate structure. Positioned directly inside the gateway is a beautifully carved, relief-sculpted guardian figure or deity. The figure stands serene yet authoritative, wearing traditional ornate Javanese jewelry and headdresses.

Restoration Protection: The metal security gate and railings enclosing the figure are distinct markers of the ongoing conservation efforts in 1978. These temporary safety features were installed to protect vulnerable, newly excavated, or unstable stone carvings while engineers and archeolo

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Six-armed protector

If you come up to me at work and try to "challenge" my beliefs or lack thereof I'm gonna challenge you to get the fuck out my face via my fist. 🙃