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.

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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. 

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 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".

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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

Candi Singosari Temple of Ken Arok

Candi Singosari Temple of Ken Arok google doc

Singosari first before Majapahit kingdom. Located in the village Candirenggo, Singosari, Malang regency, about 9 km from the city of Malang to Surabaya direction. Discovered in the early 18th century (years 1800-1850) by the Dutch as the Temple Tower. The temple is also known as the Dome of the temple. Both of these names shows that Singosari is the highest temple in his time, at least when compared to other temples around him.

 Finally, the name used until now is Singosari because it's in the Book Negarakertagama Singosari.Berdasarkan penyebutannya Canto 37: 7 and 38: 3 and Gajah Mada inscription dated 1351 AD in the courtyard of the temple complex, the temple is a place of "pendharmaan" for the king last Singasari , Sang Kertanegara, who died in 1292 due to the army attacked the palace bangles led by Jayakatwang. Strong suspicion that the temple was never completed.

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 If you are a lover of culture and history, certainly know one of the famous kingdom in East Java? Yes, the kingdom Singhasari or sometimes written Singasari or Singosari. Kingdom which had debuted in his time not only leave the story and values ​​fascinating history but also left a historic building that still stands today. Is Singosari royal heritage that can still be seen.

 Several temples in East Java, especially those located around the city of Malang, has close historical links with the Kingdom Singosari. Singosari dynasty is descended Ken Dedes with both her husband, Ametung stumps and Ken Arok. The history of this kingdom gave birth to the legend of artificial keris Mpu Gandring very famous among the people of East Java.

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 Interestingly, if you see a glimpse of the building Singosari as the duplex, because the bottom of the square-shaped temple roof, resembling a small room with niches on each side. It seems the original niches containing a statue, but the current fourth empty. On top of each threshold niches are carved headdresses Kala with more complicated. Meru peak of the roof itself shaped tiered, getting up smaller. Most of the roof peak seen already collapsed.

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Candi Kalasan The Java Buddhist Temple

Candi Kalasan The Buddhist Temple google doc

Candi Kalasan or Kalibening  is a temple which is categorized as a Buddhist temple located in the village of Kalasan, Sleman regency, Yogyakarta province, Indonesia.The temple has 52 stupas and were on the side of the highway between Yogyakarta and Solo, and about 2 km from the Prambanan temple.At first only Kalasan is found in the area of ​​the site, but once dug deeper then found more buildings ancillary buildings around the temple is. Besides Kalasan and buildings - other supporting buildings there are also three small temples outside the main temple building, shaped stupa.

Based on the inscription Kalasan bertarikh 778 were found not far from this temple mentioned the establishment of a sacred building to honor the Bodhisattva women, Tarabhawana and a monastery for the monks. rulers who govern the construction of the temple was named Maharaja Tejapurnapana Panangkaran (Panangkaran) of the family dynasty. Then the comparison of manuscripts in the inscription Kelurak this figure can be identified by Dharanindra or with the inscription Nalanda is the father of Samaragrawira . So that this temple may be evidence of the presence of the Sailendra dynasty, rulers of Srivijaya in Sumatra on Java.Building on the basic form of Tara Temple is the longitude sangakar each side measuring 45 meters with a building height of about 34 meters. Kalasan vertically divided into 3 parts, namely temple foot, temple body and temple roof.

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At the foot of the temple is a large stone which shaped square in the middle there is a makara ornate staircase on the side edges. There are ornaments ropes as ropes out of a pot carved on foot around this temple.

In the body of the temple seen jutting out the side of the center and on the outer surface of the body of this temple have niches that adorn the figure of the god who was holding a lotus flower with a standing position. Furthermore, if we look to the southeast will see a chamber in which there is a throne decorated with a lion motif sedanga elephant standing in a backpack. From the east side of the viewer you can enter the booth.

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Kalasan part of the roof has a square shape of eight consisting of two levels. On the first level there is a Buddha statue that depicts humans. While on the second level there is a statue depicting Buddha Yani. Meanwhile at the top of this temple darii symbolizing Semeru summit the square is decorated by some of the stupa. There are also flowers heaven creatures that dwarf named Gana on the border with the roof of the temple body Kalasan.

If you can take a closer look with attention to detail of this temple, there are reliefs of interest on the surface of this temple. For example, a tree carved reliefs of gods and clouds Khayangan playing a musical instrument. The inhabitants of this brings fiddle, clams and camara. There are also reliefs of foliage, tendrils and flower buds. Kalasan has its own uniqueness because all existing reliefs coated ancient cement called Brajalepha made from the sap of certain trees at that time.

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There are 52 pieces of 4.6 m tall stupa that surrounds the body of the temple is that not all intact, because there are no parts may be reunited because it is damaged. One proof of the greatness of Panangkaran at the time it was written in Panagari lettered inscription of the temple, he is to be able to build the temple in the territory of Thailand.

Kalasan is enough to prove that era there is an effort for mutual respect between the followers of religions. Panangkaran which is a Hindu temple built on a proposal Tara Buddhist monks from the next to be offered again to Pancapana Buddhist. This temple inspires a Buddhist from India named Atisha ever visited Borobudur and spread Buddhism to Tibet

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The uniqueness Kalasan located on beautiful decoration and fine stone carvings. Additionally ornaments and reliefs on the exterior walls covered with old-fashioned type of cement called Valjralepa. Uses Valjralepa aims to protect the temple from moss and fungus. Valjralepa also soften carved reliefs and give effect to the temple of golden color.
Valjralepa layer is rarely found in the area Prambanan temples. Besides Kalasan temple is using Valjralepa ie Sari temple.

Candi Sari is a series with the construction of Kalasan. Kalasan as a place of worship while Sari temple serves as a dormitory for Buddhist monks.
Kalasan plan of building a square. The roof is octagonal and a top shaped dagoba (stupa). The situation has been severely damaged. Only the southern part of which is still intact. Touted, formerly its chamber has a 6 meter high bronze statue that is now missing. While the third cubicle was empty.
Body and roof of the temple is decorated with carvings very beautiful. Consisting of recesses, tendrils, statues of Buddha, dagobas-dagobas and statues Gana, the dwarf potbellied usually carry goods. Kalasan was once entirely covered by stucco, as well as other temples. While smoothing parts of the temple are added stone coverings made of limestone.

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Inside the temple are visible now, there was an older construction. Therefore, some experts say that banguna present it is an additional structures in around the 9th century. The original building obviously has an older age than that.
Plan Kalasan feet located in top of a square pedestal. The temple grounds also square. At the foot of the temple there makara. No decoration around the foot of the vase. Body temple squares with viewer-viewer that juts out in the middle of the side. Includes a decorated throne singha sekeor standing on the back of an elephant.

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Sari Temple Home of Java Buddhist

Sari Temple Home of Buddhist google doc

Sari Temple is located 150 meters northeast Kalasan. Initially the temple was found in a state of disrepair that in 1929, the restoration that ended in 1930. The temple is rectangular with a size of 17.30 x 10 x 17 meters facing east, with the entrance stairs to the booth on the east side. On each side of the temple there is a window.

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In the body of the temple there are three rooms were lined up, each connecting it to the entrance. The temple is estimated storey, walk-up floors made of wood possibility. It is known from the holes is estimated to be used to place the tip of the wooden beams.

On the north and south walls of the booth down, there is a niche decorated with Kalamakara. On the outer side of the temple, sculpted statues of gods and Tara Bodhisattva. These statues totaling 36 pieces (8 on the east side, 8 in the north, 8 in the south, and 12 in the west). In general, this statue portrayed with graceful attitude (attitude Tribangga) and holding red and blue lotus. The outside walls of the temple are equipped with bajralepa.

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Based on statues and reliefs carved deities can be seen that a religious background Sari temple was Buddhist. The division of space indicates that Sari temple was used as a temple (dormitory priest). Year of establishment of the temple could not be determined, but based on the information about the existence of a temple in Kalasa Inscription can be estimated that the temple was a contemporary of Kalasan, from the 8th century AD.

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According to estimates of the temple was built in the 8th century AD with the construction period Kalasan, during the reign of Panangkaran. The linkage of both temples is mentioned in the inscription Kalasan (700 Saka / 778 AD). In kalasan inscription explained that the religious advisor has suggested that the Sailendra dynasty Maharaja Tejapurnama Panangkarana, thought Panangkaran, building shrine to worship the Goddess Tara and a monastery for Buddhist priests. To worship the goddess Tara was built Kalasan, while Buddhist monks built monasteries Candi Sari. Judging from the shape of the whole and the parts in Sari temple, the temple is expected to serve as a dormitory or residence of the Buddhist clergy.

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Candi Gedong Songo The nine Java Temple

Candi Gedong Songo The nine Temple google doc

Candi Gedong Songo is located on the slopes of Mount Ungaran, exactly at Temple Gedongsongo, Darum Hamlet, Village Temple, District Bandungan, Semarang regency and the temple complex was built in the 9th century AD. Gedong Songo derived from the Javanese, "Gedong" means a home or building, "Songo" means nine. So the meaning of the word Gedongsongo is nine (group) of the building.

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Location 9 temples scattered on the slopes of Mount Ungaran has beautiful natural scenery. Around the site there is also a neat pine forests and springs that contain sulfur. A light mist fell from the top of the mountain often appears resulted eyes can not look at Gedongsongo temple from a distance. The temple has similarities with Dieng temple complex in Wonosobo. The temple is located at an altitude of about 1,200 m above sea level so the air temperature is quite cold here.

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To go to Gedong I, we had to walk 200 meters through a path that goes up. You can take advantage of horse transport services to tour around the sights Gedongsongo temple. 1740, Loten find Gedong Songo temple complex. In 1804, Raffles complex record with the name Gedong Pitoe because only found seven groups of buildings. Van Braam make the publication in 1925, Friederich and Hoopermans writing about Gedong Songo in 1865. In 1908 Van Stein Callenfels research terhadapt temple complex and Knebel conduct an inventory in the year 1910-1911.

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The sidelines between Gedong Gedong III to IV there is a mountain kepunden as a source of hot water with relatively high sulfur content. The tourists can shower and warm up disebuah baths built near the kepunden. The smell of sulfur is strong enough and a puff of smoke pretty thick when approaching these hot springs. Because of its beauty Gedong Songo is often a wonderful place for photo images Pre Wedding.Place 9 temples scattered on the slopes of Mount Ungaran has beautiful natural scenery. In addition, tourism is also equipped with a hot water bath of springs containing sulfur, campsite, and horse riding.

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Dieng Java Temple "Sanjaya dynasty masterpiece "

Dieng Temple Sanjaya dynasty masterpiece google doc

Dieng Plateau is an active volcanic region in Central Java, which entered the district of Banjarnegara and Wonosobo. It lies to the west of Mount Sindoro complex and Sumbing. Dieng temple area occupies a plateau at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, elongated north-south direction with a width of about 1900 m along 800 m.

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Set wing Hindu Shiva temple could have been built between the late 8th century until the beginning of the 9th century is believed to be the oldest temple in Java. Until now has not found written information about the history of Dieng Temple, but experts predict that these temples were built by the kings of Sanjaya dynasty. In Dieng area discovered a stone inscription dated 808 AD, which is the oldest inscription written in ancient Javanese, which are still extant today. A statue of Shiva found in the area is now kept in the National Museum in Jakarta. Dieng temple construction is estimated to take place in two stages. The first phase took place between the end of the 7th century until the first quarter of the 8th century, includes construction of Arjuna, Semar, Heroine Temple and Temple Gatutkaca. The second phase is a continuation of the first phase, lasting until around 780 AD

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Dieng temple was rediscovered in 1814, when it was a British soldier who was to Dieng saw a cluster of temples submerged in lake water. In 1956, Van Kinsbergen led efforts draining the lake where the temples were located. Cleanup efforts continue by the Dutch in 1864, followed by recording and taking pictures by Van Kinsbergen.The temples Dieng is a masterpiece of the Sanjaya dynasty as the oldest Hindu temple in Java wing in the 7th century that still looked dashing in the Dieng plateau. The building is small on average 4 m sq look beautiful in the middle of the mountain Dieng. Many people say Dieng temple is unique. Its tiny, simple but striking architecture of each eye when looking at the beauty of this ancient Hindu heritage.

Dieng Temple Sanjaya dynasty masterpiece google doc

Dieng temple is the most beautiful place in the offering goes to the god Shiva, The God of the Hindus which is famous for TRI MURTI namely Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. Cand-temples that have been found and are still preserved its existence include Arjuna temple complex includes Arjuna, Heroine, Puntadewa Temple, Temple Sembadra and Candi Semar. When directing the view to the right side, through the trail that thick green grass overgrown temple complex looked Setiaki that the building is not less beautiful temples in the area of ​​Candi Arjuna. As I walked up through the thick pine trees, there are also one of the Temple Gatutkaca Dieng temple. Gatutkaca temple is a temple complex as well but there is only one temple building still standing in the temple complex of Gatutkaca. The layout of the temple which is higher than Arjuna temple complex and temple complex Setiaki so Gatutkaca temple complex area is often used by the photographer as the object of photo spot them.

Dieng Temple Sanjaya dynasty masterpiece google doc

 
Sanjaya dynasty masterpiece as a civilization shaped hindu temple-like structure of the Indian temples were already in Dieng, namely Candi Bima. Candi Bima is the temple of the most unique and mysterious Dieng. Not far from the village Dieng, visible piles of stones neatly arranged in the form of the temple is also still good on the eye that is Dwarawati, It separates itself from the others make this temple a lot in the chase by the tourists.Dieng temple is a relic of the mysterious because of its presence and looks magnificent because the style of architect

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Cadi Sambi Sari The Java Underground Temple

Cadi Sabi Sari Underground Temple google doc

When Karyowinangun on a morning in 1966  a rare occurrence for him in the fields at the time, when you're swinging the spade into the ground. Hoe who swung to the ground hitting a boulder after visits has carved on its surface. Karyowinangun and nearby residents felt surprised by the presence of the boulder.Sabi Sari Temple on Jl. Sambisari, Sambisari village, district. Kalasan, district. Sleman, Yogyakarta.

Office aware of any archaeological findings was imminent and the next set of rice acreage Karyowinangun as asylum immemorial. Carved stone found was allegedly part of the temple were probably buried under paddy fields. Excavation finally made up to find hundreds of other rock fragments along with ancient statues. And true enough, the stones were indeed a component of a temple.

Hose 21 years later, finally able to enjoy the beauty of the temple. The building of a temple named Sambisari it stands majestically in Sambisari, Village Purwomartani, Kalasan District, Sleman, 10 kilometers from the city center. You can reach by driving through road traffic Yogya-Solo to find a signpost to this temple. Next, we turn left to follow the road.

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Surprised when he arrived at the temple area. When direct view into the middle of the temple area, just a stone structure looks roofs as only plays a few meters above the ground. wonder, what really Sambisari only that small? Upon approaching, then we got the answer. Apparently, Sambisari were 6.5 meters lower than the surrounding area.

Sambisari expected to be built between the years 812-838 AD, during the reign of Rakai possibility Garung. The temple complex consists of 1 main temple and three temples companion. There are two fences surrounding the temple complex, the fence has been restored completely, while the others are only displayed little fence to the east of the temple. Still as a barrier, there are eight pole phallus scattered in every direction of the wind.

The main temple building is unique because it does not have a pedestal like other temples in Java. Foot of the temple also functions as a pedestal so that parallel to the ground. The foot of the temple is left plain, without reliefs or decorations. Various ornaments were generally in the form of new simbar found on parts of the body to the top of the temple exterior. The decoration was a glimpse of batik motifs.

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Up the stairs the entrance of the temple, you can find an ornament of a lion that is in the mouth of makara (Magical animals in Hindu mythology) gaping. Figure makara in Sambisari and is an evolution of the makara form in India which can be a blend of an elephant with a fish or a crocodile with a tail bent.

1 meter wide lobby will be found after passing through the last steps of the main temple entrance. Surrounding it, you will see three niches, each containing a statue. On the north side, there is a statue of the goddess Durga (the wife of Lord Shiva) with eight hands, each holding a weapon. While on the east side there is a statue of Ganesha (son of the goddess Durga). On the south side, there is a statue of Agastya with aksamala (rosary) held about his neck.

Entering the main chamber of the temple, can be seen phallus and yoni is large enough, approximately 1.5 meters. Its presence indicates that the temple was built as a place of worship of Lord Shiva. Phallus and yoni in chambers of the temple is also used to make holy water. Typically, the water poured on the phallus and allowed to flow past the small ditch on the yoni, and then collected in a container.

Out of the main temple and to the West, you can see all three ancillary temples (companion) are facing the opposite direction. There are allegations that perwara is intentionally built without a roof because when excavation is not found rocks roof. In the central part of the temple chapel has a square pedestal decorated with dragons and padmasana (lotus) spherical convex on it. Possible, padmasana and pedestal used as a statue or offerings.

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When you're enjoying the beauty of the temple, you can go to the information room. Some of the photos depicting the environment paddy Karyowinangun before excavated and the initial condition of the temple when it was discovered to be found. There are also photographs of the excavation and reconstruction of the temple that lasted for tens of years, including pictures of other objects found during the excavation, in the form of a bronze statue which is now kept in the Archaeological Heritage Preservation Hall.

Beauty Sambisari now we can enjoy is the result of hard work of the archaeologist for 21 years. The temple originally like a giant puzzle, piece by piece reassembled again for the sake of preservation of the cultural heritage of the great in the past.

"Candi Ijo " The Green Hill Java Temple

"Candi Ijo " The Green Hill Temple  google doc

Down the road to the southern part of Queen Boko Palace complex is an exciting journey, especially for lovers of cultural tourism. How not, the temple there were scattered like mushrooms in the rainy season. One of them that has not become the talk is Candi Ijo, a temple that is located highest among the other temples in Yogyakarta.

Ijo Temple was built around the 9th century, on a hill known as Green Hill Ijo which height is 410 m above sea level. Because of its height, it is not only the temple but also can enjoy natural view below such as terraces of agriculture land with a steep slope. Although not a fertile area, natural view around the temple is very beautiful to enjoy.


The temple complex consists of 17 building structures that are divided into 11 terraces. The first terrace the yard leading to the entrance of the terraces stretching from west to east. Building on a terrace to the 11th form of encircling wall, eight pole phallus, four buildings namely the main temple, and three ancillary temples. The laying of the building on each terrace are based on kesakralannya. The building on the highest terrace is the most sacred.

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Variety of art forms encountered since the entrance of the building belonging to this Hindu temple.
Just above the entrance there is a motive when makara with dual heads and some of its attributes. Such motif and attributes can also be found in Buddhist temples show that such temples are acculturation forms of Hindu and Buddhist culture. Some temples have a similar motif when makara among others Ngawen, Plaosan and Sari.

There is also a statue describing flying woman and man directing to certain side. The figure may have several meanings. First, as suwuk to mngusir evil spirits and second as a symbol of the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Uma. The unity is interpreted as the beginning of the creation of the universe. Unlike the statue in Prambanan Temple, natural style of the statues in Ijo Temple do not lead to eroticism.

Towards perwara on the terrace of the building to the 11th, there is a place like a tub where a fire sacrifice (homa). Right at the top of the rear wall of the tub, there are air holes or vents shape of a parallelogram and a triangle. The pit their mirror Hindu society that worships Brahma. Three ancillary temples show respect for the Hindu Trimurti society, namely Brahma, Shiva, and Whisnu.

One of the works that keep mystery are two inscriptions located on the terrace of the temple on the 9th. One inscription reads coded F Guywan or Bluyutan means hermitage. Another inscription is made of stone as high as 14 cm and 9 cm thick containing magic spells are predicted to be curses. Spells were written 16 times and of which read "Om Sarwwawinasa, Sarwwawinasa." It could be two inscriptions may relate closely to certain occurrences in Java at the time. What events? Up to now has not been revealed.

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Visiting this temple, you will see the beautiful scenery that can not be found in other temples. When facing westward and looked down, you could see the planes taking off and landing at Adisucipto Airport. This scenery because the Seribu Mountains where the temple stands is the border east of the airport. Because the existence of the temple in the mountains, too, Adisucipto airport runway could not be extended to the east.

Every detail of the temple presents meaningful thing and invites the visitors to reflection so that the trip will not just be fun. The existence of many great works of art without the name of the author shows a view of the past Javanese community that emphasized more on moral message presented by the works of art, rather than the creators or the greatness of his art.

Barong Temple Majesty of Java Spiritual

Barong Temple Majesty of Spiritual

The position is located on the southeast side of the temple complex of Ratu Boko, somewhat below the hills but still within the same system, the hills Batur Agung, at an altitude of 199 m above sea level. On the southwest side. Had a moment lost, then appeared back in full form. In Hamlet Candisari, Sambirejo, Prambanan temple two "twin" it's gallant stand on the court three broad levels. He Barong, where worshiping Vishnu and Goddess Sri is none other than the goddess of fertility by the Hindu community who was then farmed. They are so desperate for the grace of fertility on a hill full of karst rock.

Barong Temple Majesty of Spiritual

Discoverz to history, the temple is expected to be built between the 9th century and 10 is actually named Candi Suragedug. However, when the garnish (creepy giant figure that usually decorate the gate or entrance of the temple) shaped barong on each side of the temple is so distinctive local communities with happier dubbed Barong. Barong sea anchor in this temple in Hindu mythology as a creature believed to guard the sanctity of the building. Instead creepy as when the other building, barong-barong is even impressed gives smile. In addition to barong, another unique ornaments that decorate this temple is Ghana, which sustains the giant dwarf recesses of the temple.

In contrast to other temples in the vicinity that have booths (rooms in the temple), Barong built without any cubicle in it, there are niches that were once only serves to put the statue. Unfortunately, there is no statue, or yoni phallus seen today. Vishnu and Dewi Sri in the form of a statue is no longer stay here. Overall, the building is simple, there was no reliefs or sculptural puppet tale gods here and there. However, when one by one up the steps leading to the temple, we will feel the remnants of the genius of the local communities of the past. Pelatarannya spacious and located on the hill as it gives little room for each person who comes to enjoy the breadth of the horizon. The activity of the farmers around the temple when cultivate fields and rice paddies as if to explain the reasons why this temple stands.

Barong Temple Majesty of Spiritual

It was built facing west, where the sun round off the day. It did not take long to surround the entire building. But enjoy the scenery around him, perhaps not quite briefly. Afternoon, the scenery even more beautiful temple. The sun is more friendly and not so oppressive. Sound of the wind playing with leaves around it so melodious soothing. Aihhh ... it will not go home until the sun completely disappeared.

plaosan beautiful Java temple

plaosan beautiful temple google doc

After a visit to Prambanan, for not far from beautiful Hindu temple in the world you will also find other temples are equally compelling. Drove to the north as far as 1 km, you will find Plaosan, a temple that was built by Rakai Pikatan to the queen, Pramudyawardani. Located in the Village District Bugisan Prambanan temple architecture is a blend of Hindu and Buddhist.Plaosan complex is divided into two groups, namely Plaosan Temple and Plaosan temple. Second temple has a rectangular patio surrounded by a wall, which shaped meditation substation in the west and the stupa on the other side. Because of that similarity, the appearance Candi Lor and Kidul nearly identical when viewed from a distance so far Plaosan also often called the twin temples.

Lor Temple building has a central courtyard surrounded by a wall with the entrance on the west. At the center of the page there is a marquee measuring 21.62 m x 19 m. In the eastern part of the pavilion there are three altars, the altar north, east and south. Overview Amitbha, Ratnasambhava, Vairochana, and Aksobya there at the altar of the east. Stupa Samantabadhara and Ksitigarbha figure in northern altar, while Manjusri picture found in western altar.

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Plaosan temple also has a pavilion in the center surrounded by 8 small temples are divided into 2 levels and each level consists of 4 temples. There is also a picture Amitbha Tathagata, vajra Vajrapani with attributes Utpala and Prajnaparamita is considered the "mother of all Buddhas". Some other pictures can still be found but not at the original place. Manujri figure which, according to a Dutch scientist named Krom is significant also found.Part Bas reliefs of this temple has a unique picture both men and women. There is a man who portrayed sitting cross-legged with hands to worship as well as the figure of a man with his hands vara mudra and vases on foot surrounded by six smaller man. A woman there is depicted standing with hands vara mudra, while around him there are books, pallet and vases. Krom argued that the figures he was the picture of a woman patron supporter of the two temples.The entire complex has 116 stupas Plaosan ancillary and 50 ancillary temples. Stupa chapel can be seen on all sides of the main temple, as well as ancillary temples are smaller. When walking to the north, you can see open building called Mandapa. Two inscriptions can also be found, the inscription on the gold coins in the north of the main temple and an inscription written on a stone in the first row ancillary temples.

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One peculiarity Plaosan is a terrace surface is smooth. Krom argued temple terrace is in contrast to other temples built terraces in the same period. According to him, it was associated with the function of the temple at the time suspected to store the canonical texts of Buddhist monks. Other allegations came from Dutch scientists, if the number of priests in the area a bit so maybe terrace was used as a temple (Buddhist temple).If you look around the temple, you will know that Plaosan actually a vast temple complex. It can be seen from the existence of a fence along the 460 m from north to south and 290 m from east to west, also interior fence consisting of a trench along the 440 m from north to south and 270 m from west to east. Trenches that make up the interior of the fence can be seen by walking eastwards through the middle of this historic building.

Mendut Temple The reflect glory and sacred Java

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Mendut is a Buddhist-style temple. The temple is located at Jalan Mayor Sills Mungkid City, Magelang regency, Central Java, to be located approximately 3 kilometers from the temple of Borobudur.Many relics that reflect the glory and grandeur of the past scattered in various parts of the archipelago. One of the remaining past splendor Mendut is located about 3 km east of Borobudur. Kayumwungan inscriptions found in Karangtengah mention that Mendut built by King Indra of Sailendra dynasty. Rectangular-shaped temple with a terraced roof decorated with small stupas built earlier than Pawon and Borobudur is situated in a straight line. In contrast to the Borobudur temple facing toward the sunrise, then Mendut entrance facing west.

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That morning when visiting the temple looks few foreign tourists were climbing the stairs of the temple. From a distance Mendut look elegant and sturdy stand on the foot-high temple of 3.70 m. Arriving at the court, walked around the foot of the temple and found some relief panel that tells about the birds and turtles, monkeys and Streaked Weaver, Brahmins and crabs, as well as a number of other fables. At first glance it looks like a story reliefs intended for children, but actually reliefs depicting the Jataka tale that gives a moral message for all those who visit Mendut. Up to the temple body, found 8 relief Bodhisattva with a variety of hand posture and much larger than the panel reliefs at Borobudur.

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When set foot in the temple, fragrant flower fragrance mingled with the scent of incense wafted by clearly. Three 3-meter high statue of golden light illuminated welcome. Sized statues which were in a booth Mendut it is a statue of Buddha Dyani Cakyamuni or Vairocana, Avalokitesvara statue, and the statue of Bodhisattva Vajrapani. Cakyamuni Dyani Buddha statue in the middle sitting with both legs angled downward and attitude of the hand turning the wheel of dharma. Carved out of the rock intact with high accuracy makes the three statues that look elegant and dashing. In front of the statue of Buddha are fresh flower arrangements, hiolo, and incense.

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Enjoying the beauty of Mendut and three statues of giant, leaving the temple gate past a row of souvenir stalls. Not far from the temple are Buddhist Monastery silent and open to the public. The lotus flower blooming in the pool as well as a number of stupas which decorate lined driveway Buddhist Monastery.

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 Every night starting at 7:00 p.m. to 20:00 pm, in this place to do ritual chanting or meditation by listening to music and singing. There must be a Buddhist, anyone can follow the ritual chanting. But unfortunately, while visiting Buddhist Monastery in the evening chanting ritual had just ended. we move left and Mendut Buddhist Monastery which stands majestically in the midst of darkness.