Kalasan inscription

The Kalasan Inscription, dating back to the year 700 Saka, was discovered in the village of Kalasan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This ancient artifact is inscribed in Sanskrit using the Pranagari script and holds the distinction of being the first inscription in Indonesia to explicitly reference the Sailendra dynasty by name, specifically "Sailendravamça."

The inscription recounts how Guru Sang Raja Sailendravamçatilaka persuaded Maharaja Tejapurnapana Panangkaran to erect a sacred edifice dedicated to the goddess Tara, along with a vihara, or monastery, for Buddhist monks of the Sailendra family. The temple dedicated to Tara is known today as the Kalasan Temple.

At present, the Kalasan Inscription is exhibited at the National Museum of Indonesia in Jakarta. Its transcription and translation illuminate the veneration of Tara, the specifics of the temple's construction, and the designation of Kalasan village for the Buddhist monastic community. Furthermore, it underscores the significance of upholding Dharma and preserving the temple for posterity.