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English: A close up of the temple roof shaped like a Amalaka. The shape of linga and yoni (signifying male and female sexual energy that recombine, recreate and recycle life) is visible.

This small Hindu temple, built in 9th century, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It faces east, is near the top of the mountain, northwest of Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia. It is one of the 100s Hindu and Buddhist temples in the region.

Temples of Siva, the Mythical Destroyer and Recycler of Energy and Matter, also known as Mahadeva, Mahesh were widely distributed in Indonesia before the arrival of Islam. Now, Hindus are found primarily in Bali.

Inside Candi Selogriyo is space for Siva Linga (now missing). Outside are statues carved of (1) God Siva's wife Parvati (also known as Durga or Shakti) who stands with her feet touching Nandi, (2) God's Siva's son Ganesh who according to Hindu legend has an elephant head, (3) Agastya. A statue of Mahakala is also visible. Vandalism has removed all the heads of the statues; as well caused damage to the temple walls and interior.

This temple has been speculated to bless the rice farms, agriculture community and Hindu villages in this remote part of Java.
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