Petirtaan Jolotundo Temple " Water of java king "

Petirtaan Jolotundo Temple " Water of king " google doc

The location is not too far from the city of Surabaya, approximately 50 km to the south. This distance is usually taken within 2 hours of travel by private vehicles.Petirtaan Jolotundo located in the village Seloliman, highland Trawas, Mojokerto. The bathhouse is located at the foot of Mount Bekal. Along the way, you will be spoiled with a cool breeze through the pines and firs that grow on the side of the road.

Petirtaan Jolotundo Temple " Water of king " google doc

From various studies there are differences of opinion on this petirtaan function. Some experts such as Shutterheim, Krom, Vanstein Callenfels assume that Jolotundo a burial place. But this opinion is disputed by some other experts who think otherwise, as stated by Soekmono that the temple is not a tomb. In addition other archaeological evidence also shows that Petirtaan Jolotundo built by King Udayana at the time he was 14 years old. As stated by Soekartiningsih then petirtaan function is as a monument of self-expression and the presence of King Udayana when resigned to meditate in order to gather the strength that will be used to re-occupy the throne in Bali. Petirtaan Jolotundo said never dry despite the long dry season. By having a high mineral content, making the water in the pond water Jolotundo declared as the best in the world. 

Petirtaan Jolotundo Temple " Water of king " google doc

 Many experts agree that the figure of 899 years of the founding pillars is Petirtaan Jolotundo. If so then in the presence of Udayana was 14 years old. The inscription year number becomes more interesting when associated with the character in relief Jolotundo. The story of the kidnapping Mrgawati pregnant Udayana presumably can be aligned with the evacuation process Udayana Bali to East Java when it was hit by pralaya (calamity / disaster warfare). These events are closely related with an inscription that reads "gempeng".

Petirtaan Jolotundo Temple " Water of king " google doc

As for the writing Udayana and Mragayawati engraved on the wall of the terrace can be seen as an attempt Jolotundo Udayana to solidify its position by using the mother's name in a manuscript known as Mrgawati. In the history of Udayana marriage with the daughter of Java, Gunapriyadharmapatni seen as an attempt to solidify his position.

Petirtaan Jolotundo Temple " Water of king " google doc

Petirtaan Jolotundo Temple " Water of king " google doc