Flowing water and boulders offer a way into Bendung Kahyangan in Pendoworejo, Girimulyo. A September 2025 photograph shows its riverside landscape rather than the engineered weir or a ceremony. Kulon Progo's culture office documents Saparan Rebo Pungkasan here: a procession, shared meal and performances connect residents with a tradition of caring for the weir. In 2026, Girimulyo's government also identified Bendung Kayangan among Pendoworejo's tourism assets. Landscape and culture meet here through visits that respect community activities and local access boundaries.
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Bendung Kahyangan
Kabupaten Kulon Progo · DI Yogyakarta · Indonesia
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Confirm access, fees and activities with management in Pendoworejo. The river photograph does not recommend swimming or entering the water; follow staff directions and boundaries. The 2025 ceremony schedule is not promised for another visiting year. During customary activities, respect community space and request permission before photographing participants. The pin follows the area listing rather than a surveyed entrance.
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Bendung Kahyangan (2).jpg — Inkravtania; CC BY-SA 4.0. 2025-09-01; upload 2025-09-04. September 2025 archive photograph, original 1080 × 1440 bytes, no local edits. It shows the area's river landscape rather than the weir structure or a ceremony. Earlier source processing, public variants, ShareAlike and ultimate rights remain unaudited.
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