Mendut Temple is the older temple than Borobudur Temple. There are
stories for children on its walls. It is located 1 km to the east of
Pawon temple. There are magnificent statues of Buddha inside the
temples. For Waisak ceremony, the offering and the praying start in this
temple.
Mendut Temple is frequently used to celebrate the Waisak day
every May full moon and the pilgrims from Indonesia and all parts of the
world come to this ceremony. Its architecture is square, and have an
entrance on its steps. Its roof is also square and terraced. There are
stupas (= bell-shaped structures) on it.