About Candi Bumi Ayu
Candi Bumi Ayu is a Hindu-Buddhist temple compound located in Bumi Ayu Village, Tanah Abang, Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency, South Sumatra. It is the only major brick temple complex discovered in South Sumatra and consists of multiple ruined shrines dated between the 8th and 13th centuries, associated with the Srivijaya period. Notable for its red-brick architecture and Hindu statuary, it is an important archaeological and cultural heritage site in Sumatra.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open archaeological park with scattered red-brick temple bases and reconstructed shrines set among village land and palm vegetation. Several candi structures are visible, some with remaining foundations, decorative brickwork, and stone statues. The site is low-lying and spread out, with information boards explaining each structure. Exploration is on foot via dirt and paved paths, suitable for sightseeing, photography, and learning about Srivijayan Hindu-Buddhist heritage.
Key highlights
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One of the few Hindu-Buddhist brick temple complexes in South Sumatra
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Complex of 9 to 13 identified temple structures built from red brick
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Temples dated to 8th-13th century during Srivijaya period
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Hindu statues and reliefs including depictions of Shiva, Ganesha and Nandi
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Archaeological park setting in rural Bumi Ayu village near Lematang River