Govt to launch new study on authenticity of Borobudur’s ‘chattra’

Buddhist priests and monks performing the 'pradaksina' ritual on Aug 17, 2024 by circumambulating Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, to commemorate 79 years of Indonesian independence.- Antara/

JAKARTA: The government intends to conduct further research to determine whether it is appropriate to build a chattra at the top of Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, following recent opposition from archaeologists who doubt that the original temple had the umbrella-like structure

The decision is part of a seven-step plan to support installing chattra and was made at a meeting on Sept 11 led by Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, who also chairs the advisory council of the Borobudur Tourism Authority (BOB).