Panataran Temple

Panataran temple located on the north Blitar is the only one of the largest complex of enshrinement in the region of East Java. Under the Antiquities Department report out 1914-1915 numbers 2045 and Verbeek record number 563, is building kekunaan of several clusters, so-called Complex enshrinement. Location of the temple is located on the southwest slopes of Mount Kelud at an altitude of 450 m asl (above sea level), the village is also named Panataran, District Nglegok, Blitar. Only about 12 kilometers from the city of Blitar or approximately half an hour away by motor vehicle. With the relatively smooth roads and wide enough to in front of the temple complex.Panataran temple discovered in 1815, but until the year 1850 has not been known. The inventor was Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles (1781-1826), Lieutenant Governor-General of the ruling British colonial government in the State of Indonesia. Raffles, together with an expert Dr.Horsfield Natural Sciences paid a visit to the Temple Panataran, and the results of his visit is recorded in a book entitled "History of Java", published in two volumes. Raffles trail is followed later by other researchers, namely: J.Crawfurd a resident assistant in Yogyakarta, then Van Meeteren Brouwer (1828), Junghun (1884), Jonathan Rigg (1848) and NWHoepermans who in 1886 held in inventory Panataran enshrinement complex.

Entering the Temple area, in the main door we are greeted two statues guard the door or called by the various sectors of society Blitar Dwaraphala known as the "MBA Bodo".What's interesting because statues of guards is not a big statue, but since his scary (Daemonis). Numbers listed on the sculpture pedestal statue written in Old Javanese letters: the year 1242 Saka or when used as AD (78 years plus) to the year 1320 AD.Based on the sculptured figures contained in the second statue pedestal, that sacred building Palah (another name for the Temple Panataran) inaugurated a temple of the state (state-temple) in the new era of Majapahit Jayanegara king who ruled in 1309-1328 BC.
To the east there are the remains of the statue gate made of red bricks. Other important buildings around the gate there is a rectangular shaped building called the Bale Agung.Then the building of the former site of the only order of priests, pedestals pedestals only. A rectangular building in the smaller size of the Bale Agung is the Hall Terrace or hall shelf in the form of a small temple called the Temple which dates to Year Figures, in which buildings are made of andesite stone.To the south of the temple was still standing erect a stone stele or inscribed stone. These inscriptions using Old Javanese letters many Saka 1119 or AD 1197 issued by the King of the Kingdom of Kediri Srengga. Its contents include mention of the inauguration of a fief to the interests of Paduka Batara Palah Sira (Temple Panataran). So Panataran temple complex development process takes at least 250 years, which was built in 1197 at age Kediri kingdom until the year 1454 in the era of the Majapahit Kingdom.
The next temple is the Temple of the Dragon is made entirely of stone with a width of 4.83 meters, 6.57 meters long and 4.70 meters high. The temple is called Naga as a dragon wrapped around the temple and the features or figures like the king as much as nine.Among the largest temple is the temple, which lies behind the most sacred part. The main temple building consists of three tiered terrace with a height of 7.19 meter entirely. On each side of the stairs up to the first terrace there is a statue Dwaraphala, there is a statue on a pedestal the figure in 1269 Saka or 1347 AD.
At the very back of the temple there is a sacred pond, which is supposedly the story is a pond that is used as a place of ritual worship. Remnants of past elegance are still visible from the building of this mini pool. Pool measuring approximately 2 x 5 meter looks good clean and orderly. Takes about less than 1 hour to browse the entire temple area Panataran. Because the location is not too far from the city of Blitar and still one path to the Tomb of tourist pilgrimage Bung Karno, then if by chance you come to Blitar not hurt for taking the time to visit the Temple Panataran as a manifestation of respect for history.

Bubrah Temple

Bubrah temple is located inside the Park Prambanan, Klaten, Central Java. Very little information is obtained about the temple. Currently living temple Bubrah a shelf (the foot of the temple), it has also been damaged. Pile of old stones of the temple wall digeletakkan near the temple. The name 'Bubrah' in Javanese means falling apart. Perhaps this temple called Bubrah because when it was discovered his condition was already in a state of disrepair. (Bubrah).Nevertheless, this temple can still be recognized as a Buddhist temple. Relatively small size of the temple with a rectangular ground-plan. Shelf height (feet) of the temple about two meters. Along the top is decorated with carved molding symmetrical pattern. No visible remains of a wall relief at the foot of the temple. Stairs up to the walkway on the surface of the shelf is located on the east.Situated close Sewu, which is also characterized by the Buddha, the temple is expected Bubrah built in the 9th century at the time of the Ancient Mataram Kingdom. This temple faces east and has a size of 12 mx 12 m made of andesite stone. When first discovered there are several statues of Buddha, though no longer intact. Some Buddha statues are severed head, probably caused the hands of nosy people, located in the courtyard of the temple.

This temple has not been addressed seriously by the government because many of the temples disappeared long ago. Do not be surprised if many tourists reluctant to visit this temple. Perhaps because the information was minimal, only signs that are in there.Bubrah temple is the most ruined temple compared to other temples in the park complex."Honestly, this temple is the temple of the least attractive of the Prambanan temple complex, because almost no one can be seen in addition to physical destruction," said a local visitor. Perhaps this temple was destroyed by a major earthquake the 10th century and to-16. May 27, 2006 earthquake contributed to physical damage to this temple.(Djulianto Susantio / from various sources)

Gebang Temple

Gebang Temple located in the hamlet of Gebang, Wedomartani, Ngemplak, Slemanabout 11 Km north of the city of Yogyakarta. The name of this temple is taken from thename of the hamlet where residents find a statue Ganesha in November 1936.

The restoration of the temple itself Gebang implemented in 1937 to 1939 by prof. Ir. F.R.Van Romondt. This is proven by the peak of the roof-shaped cylinder that is placed on theLinga Seroja bearing, besides that it is also a statue of Ganesha, nandhiswara and yoniare respectively located in the recesses of the west, east and in the niches left of the entrance and the chambers of the temple. Being in the main chamber usually occupied by the god that is worshiped, there are no stairs on the temple (the stone staircase) that connects the foot of the temple with staunch booth, so the chamber is difficult to achieve /witnessed., All of which are the hallmark of Hindu religion. Temple gebang all of which arethe hallmark of Hindu religion and thought founded by a king from the House of Sanjaya.
Temple Gebang without relief or plain, this indicates that the temple is derived from anolder period (approximately 730-800 AD). The building of the temple square with a singlechamber, measuring 27.3 m2 or 5.25 m high x 7.75 m. Gebang temple is easily achieved,because in addition to being among the residential housing complex and public transportpathways are also skipped.

The uniqueness of Temple Gebang

Temple Gebang not have stairs leading to the entrance to the booth. Suspected that this temple was built not to enter. If forced to enter the entrance to the chamber by using awooden ladder / bamboo.
Ganesha statues found in the temple Gebang have a sitting position on a separate yoniand located behind the temple walls.
The highlight of amorphous ratna temple or stupa. But the phallus-shaped pads that are placed on top of lotus.
At the four corners of the temple there are pages pole phallus or phallus false.

Barong Temple

Barong Temple is built around the IX-X century AD. Religious background of thistemple is a Hindu. It is known from the findings of statues identified as Dewi Sri, the wife ofLord Vishnu who is the goddess of fertility, the ornate winged shells (Sankha) which is one of the symbols (like) the god Vishnu, and the top of the building (peak) in the form of gems(ratna). The building of this temple is expected to function for cult activities associated withthe application of fertility. This may be related to soil conditions around the temple which is less fertile, so that by worshiping Goddess Sri expected state of the soil will becomefertile.

Barong temple page is divided into three parts, the higher the more backward. The thirdterrace, top, is the most sacred pages. On the terrace of the temple there are twobuildings that have almost the same shape and size. The first temple measuring 8.20 mx8.20 m with a height of 9.25 m, while the second temple measuring 8.25 mx 8.25 m with a height of 9.25 m. The difference between them lies in the decorative and statue. Based onthose two things, allegedly built the first temple for the worship of the god Vishnu, while thesecond temple to the goddess Sri. On the second terrace there is a page-sized structures12.30 mx 7.80 m and some octagonal stone base. Presumably this structure is the foundation building the gazebo with a roof of wood. While on the first page not foundterrace structure.

Overall Cecara allegedly Barong temple complex built in two phases. It can be seen from several indications were found during the restoration carried out, among others, thefindings of the first phase of development talud which until now can be seen south of the second temple

Sari Temple

SARI TEMPLE is a beautiful temple, situated in the village of Bendan, Village Tirtamartani, District Kalasan, Sleman DIY.Candi Sari was found badly damaged, then restored in 1929 by the Department of Antiquities, for one tahun.Tahun establishment of this temple can not be known clearly, only the expected establishment of the same year with the founding of the temple Kalasan, the VIII century AD, and this temple is a building Budhaistis.

Sari temple consists of legs, body and roof, with a height of 17 meters, 17.3 meters long and 10 meters wide. The foot is only visible in part, because many stones are missing, the terraced temple of the body and berdenah rectangle, the entrance is in the center facing east, and at the bottom there are sculptures of people who are riding the elephant. On each side there were evenly split window which surrounds the upper and lower levels.The temple consists of three rooms or booths that lined each hole is connected with the dividing wall between the doors. In the outer parts of the body temple statues sculpted statues that are placed in two rows between the windows. This statue is a god and Tara Bodisatwa totaling 36 pieces, namely 8 on the east side, 8 on the north side, 8 on the south side and 12 on the west side. In general, this statue holding the red or blue lotus, and all the statues are depicted in graceful attitude, that is with the attitude Tribangga, as well as his features are described much more quiet and subtle and not too fancy jewelry will be adjusted as if the sacred Buddhist place. In addition to the left of the window right there Kinara Kinari sculpture or creatures half-human tangible kayanganyang half-bird. Sari Temple is on the outside is coated with Bajralepa intended to soften the stone walls and preservatives that are not quickly wear out.See the shape of the temple consists of several bilikcandi the floor of the wood, windows bergeruji of wood, consisting of a wooden door, then the Sari temple formerly used as a residence or the monastery as a place of meditation and dormitories for students menganjar pastor, in which there are a temple