Sari temple

The Sari Temple, also known as Candi Bendan, is a significant 8th-century Buddhist temple located in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Constructed around the same time as the nearby Kalasan Temple, it served as a vihara or monastery for Buddhist monks. The temple's architecture is notable for its two-story structure with wooden beams and floors, which have since decayed. It features a rectangular plan with intricate carvings of Buddhist deities and decorative elements such as Kala-makaras and stupas. The temple's walls once bore a protective vajralepa plaster. The Sari Temple provides valuable insights into the religious architecture and monastic life of the Sailendra dynasty, reflecting the region's historical significance as a center of Buddhism.