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Paduraksa

Okay kiddo, let me explain what paduraksa is. Paduraksa is a fancy looking structure that you might find in Indonesia, especially in the temples or holy places. It looks like a big gate with a roof on top.

People in Indonesia believe that this structure is very important because it's traditionally used as the entrance gate of temple or holy places. It's considered a very sacred and spiritual place where people can communicate with their ancestors or even with the gods.

The word "paduraksa" itself comes from Javanese language, which means "guardian gate". It's important because it serves as a symbolic door to the divine world.

Some paduraksas are built with very intricate details, like carvings or paintings, with colors that are very attractive to people's eyes. This is because they believe that the more beautiful the gate is, the more the gods will appreciate it.

So, to sum it up, paduraksa is a fancy gate that’s traditionally used as an entrance to temple or holy places in Indonesia. It's very sacred and serves as a symbolic door to communicate with the divine world.
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