Bahal temple I

Ninggalin jejak. Me and my wife had been here at november 7th 2019.ok

firts candi ive ever seen in north sumatra

Candi Bahal is located in the city Portibi, Padang Lawas is a historical site of XI century built by the Royal Panaai. This temple complex actually has dozens of temples. But that has been completely refurbished recently Candi Bahal 1, 2 and 3.nnEach temple has a different size and decorated by some Hindu and Buddhist statues. From this temple complex we can learn mutual respect between the different religions; Hinduism and Buddhism.nnInterestingly all of the temple has similarities with the existing temples in East Java, which uses red brick instead of stone mountain like the one in Central Java.nnTo reach the location can travel through land about 10 hours drive from Medan. Or use the aircraft about 45 minutes from The Kualanamu Airport to The Aek Godang Airport, then connected road trip about 3 hours.nnNo fee is charged to enter this area. Unfortunately, public facilities and existing security around the site is very drinkable so very vulnerable thefts of temple artifacts.nnFor those who want to visit this temple complex is advised to stay in the city of Padang Sidempuan, which is about a 2.5 hour drive from Candi Bahal.nnNow, Candi Bahal became a gathering place for thousands of Buddhists during the Vesak Day celebration every year.

Sio

The place is beautiful