Lalitavistara relief on the main wall of the second gallery (south side) of Candi Borobudur, Magelang, Indonesia. Gallery I, main wall, south side 21 (top): relief 1a-25, Lalitavistara relief, King Suddhodana visited by gods and animals while living as a hermit during Queen Maya's pregnancy. 22 (bottom): relief 1b-25, Avadana relief, unidetified offering scene at a temple site. Borobudur village, Magelang district, Central Java Province, 778-824 AD Possibly 1873 - 1879

This photograph, taken by Isidore Kinsbergen between 1873 and 1879, captures a relief panel from the second gallery of the magnificent Candi Borobudur temple in Java, Indonesia. The upper relief depicts the story of King Suddhodana, the father of the Buddha, visiting a hermit during the pregnancy of Queen Maya. The lower relief depicts an offering scene at a temple site, an Avadana story that is yet to be fully identified. Borobudur, constructed between 778 and 824 AD, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its extensive collection of Buddhist reliefs, which narrate the life and teachings of the Buddha. The intricate carvings and the details of the human figures in this photograph provide a glimpse into the artistic excellence of the ancient Javanese civilization.