Illustrated Borobudur scene — AI-generated artwork behind this landmark's word search puzzle
Play a Borobudur (Magelang) word search free online. We built the 12-word list around architectural features, history, and surrounding places, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Located in Magelang.
Words to find: BOROBUDUR, STUPA, RELIEF, CARVING, BUDDHA, LALITAVISTARA, NAGA, GARUDA, GOPURA, MANDALA, SYAILENDRA, MAHAYANA.
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Borobudur word list, defined
STUPA/ˈstuːpə/ · noun
A structure in Buddhism, typically a dome-shaped monument housing a relic or sacred object, often surrounded by a walkway and decorated with sculptures and carvings. In Hinduism, a stupa is a monument marking a sacred site or a place of pilgrimage. Related: monument, mausoleum, shrine, temple.
RELIEF/ˈrɛlɪf/ · noun, verb
A feeling of happiness or relief is a strong and pleasant feeling that you have when something unpleasant or difficult has stopped or been dealt with. To provide or afford relief is to make a difficult or unpleasant situation easier or less severe. Related: comfort, solace, alleviation, ease.
CARVING/ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/ · noun
The act or craft of cutting or shaping wood, stone, or another material into a decorative figure or design; also the object so produced. Related: sculpture, engraving, etching, whittling.
BUDDHA/ˈbʊdə/ · noun
A title given to Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, meaning 'awakened one' or 'enlightened one'; more broadly, any person who has attained complete enlightenment in the Buddhist tradition. Related: enlightened one, sage, guru.
NAGA/ˈnɑːɡə/ · noun
A naga is a mythical creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology, often depicted as a serpent or a half-human, half-snake being. It is associated with water and is said to have supernatural powers. Related: serpent, dragon, snake.
GARUDA/ɡəˈruːdə/ · noun
In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a garuda is a bird-like humanoid creature that is often depicted as a powerful and majestic being. It is typically represented with the body of a man and the wings, beak, and talons of a bird. Related: birdman, humanoid bird, avian creature.
MANDALA/ˈmændələ/ · noun
A mandala is a symbolic representation of the universe, often depicted as a circular design with intricate patterns and shapes. It is used in various cultures and spiritual traditions for meditation and spiritual growth. Related: symbol, icon, design, pattern.