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What remains of Candi Sari Cepogo now is only its foundation and some relics of the
Hindu-Buddhist period. The temple is located on top of a small hill which surrounding land
is utilized by locals as agricultural land. The temple is quite beautiful for there is a sacred
banyan tree held in great adoration by locals.
The structure foundation is constructed near the banyan tree and on the foundation there
are four pieces of andesite stone shaped like a ratna or jewel at each corner and a phallic
symbol or lingga on a pedestal placed in the center of the foundation. Candi Sari Cepogo is a
Hindu temple because relics from Hindu-Buddhist period was discovered at the temple, such as
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