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
Had just set foot in the first temple, feeling tired legs began to be felt. That's when the builders began offering his horse to horse leased up the next temples that the higher in accordance with the order. Gedong Songo Temple, which means nine temples with the highest location is a temple with the greatest rate.The word means the buildings and Gedong Songo means that roughly means nine temples of nine. The temple is located in Mount Ungaran with a height of 1200 - 1800 meters above sea level is indeed very unique. Initially called Gedong Pitoe since first discovered by Rafles only consists of seven buildings of the temple. But then found two more temples in the state although not intact. The temples are made of andesite stone has been restored by the Department of Antiquities, the temple was restored in I & II 1928 - 1929, while the temple III, IV, V refurbished in 1977 to 1983.
The temples are located in Mount Ungaran is believed to be a Hindu Temple with the discovery of Hindu statues are located in and around the temple site. Among the statues found Ciwa Mahadeva, Ciwa Grand Master, Ganeca, Durga Mahisasura Mardhini, Nandi Swara, Mahakala and Yoni that is in the temple chamber. Another specialty of Gedong Songo Temple is located on the elephant statue in the squatting position at the foot of Temple Gedong III, and Yoni in a rectangle on the Temple chambers Gedong I.Regarding the founding of Temple Gedong Songo when no one knows for certain, but estimated by experts that the temples had been made during the Dieng temple made in the past century VII - IX AD on Dynasty dynasty. It is known from artifacts left behind in the vicinity of the temple, as well as the physical similarities between the Temple and the Temple Dieng Gedong Songo. The second location of the temple is situated at an altitude of mountains further add to the belief that the second temple was built at the same time.To achieve this temple is considered very easy, either use public transport, private transport, sedan type of car or minibus type. The temple is located in the village temple Ambarawa district is just 39 km from the city of Semarang or just 20 minutes away by motor vehicle in a speed of 70 km / hour. Practically from Semarang to this place is relatively smooth because the roads are wide and smooth and pass through several red lights only. Shortly after arriving in the area Bandungan, then turn left and follow the road until Bandungan Market. Arriving at the Market Bandungan take the left approximately 7 miles we arrived at the Temple Gedong Songo. After passing through this market, we must be careful because the road is only fit for two cars with the slopes and sharp curves. Even in some streets there kimiringan reaching 45-50 degrees. Therefore, if your car in unhealthy circumstances do not try to bring their own vehicle to the location of Gedong Songo Temple.Entering the temple area is starting to feel the cool air with a typical mountain breeze lilting. Shelter large enough to contain dozens of cars, as well as the entrance of the temple that only a few yards from the parking lot easier for travelers to reach this location. By simply paying entrance fee of Rp. 2.000, - we can enter the temple and around the location of your heart's content.It may be said that Gedong Songo Temple not only offers historical tours, but also offers a tour of natural beauty also sports tourism. The temple is situated at an altitude of Mount Ungaran is indeed showing outstanding natural charm because of its location which is situated at an altitude of the mountain. After the entrance of the temple, walking slightly upward locations already seen the first temple which is a temple located in the very bottom.At the same time there is usually someone who will follow us. But fear not, usually people are offering services on horseback. If we want to try out the high temple by foot only subtly rejected for not wearing a horse, but if you do not want to get too tired to ride a horse and will be charged Rp. 40.000, - per horse for the entire area around the temple. But as the better suggestions we ride horses, because in addition to further save energy, we can freely menikmat beautiful natural surroundings with ease.Having traversed the temple after temple, we come to the location of a fourth temple. In front of the temple site there are four field that is wide enough, about two football fields and flat. "Golf is usually used to play football by local people, for camp or for special occasions," so said Mr. Temple Slamet one employee is Gedong Songo. Other sights, the natural hot springs, we can also find travel between the location of the temple between the third and fourth. Besides the hot springs, is provided with enclosed showers, so make that want to enjoy a hot spring bath can take the time ntuk. Finally we come to the temple site is the location of the fifth or last and highest temple.Once entering pelatarannya, we can be free to look down, even if the weather was sunny in a row we can see from the south side of the temple, namely Mount Telomoyo, Merbabu, Andong Mountain and Mount Merapi. Linger temple sits on a fifth location is indeed very exciting, to the extent that no further time was late and the Junior Horse went to take off again.When asked to Mr. Latif, The Horse Tailor, "Where's four other temples sir? There's number nine temples, "Ask me. "The temples that others have not only in the form alias intact rock that looks like the site," said Mr Latif. Finally we were down by passing through a different path when we ride, by passing the vegetable gardens belonging to the people around. Sense of satisfaction felt in the heart after satisfied Gedong Songo temples around the area, its historic value, natural beauty always takes us back there.
Ratu Boko's palace is a magnificent building that was built during the reign of Rakai Panangkaran, one descendant dynasty. The palace was originally named Abhayagiri Vihara (monastery means peaceful hill) was built for seclusion and focus on spiritual life. Being in this palace, you can feel the peace as well as see the sights of the city of Yogyakarta and Prambanan Temple in the background of Mount Merapi.
This palace is located 196 meters above sea level. An area of 250,000 m 2 area of the palace is divided into four, namely central, western, southeast, and east. The middle section consists of building the main gate, field, Combustion Temple, pond, stone berumpak, and Paseban. Meanwhile, the southeast part includes Hall, Hall-Hall, three temples, ponds, and complex for princess. Complex cave, Buddhist Stupa, and a pool located on the east. While the western part consists only of the hills.
If you enter from the gate of the palace, you will go directly to the center. Two high arches will welcome you. The first gate has three entrances while the second has 5 doors. If you are careful, on the first gate to be found writing 'Panabwara'. Said that, based on the inscription of Central Wanua III, written by Rakai Panabwara, (descendants of Rakai Panangkaran) which took over the palace. The objective is to legitimize his power, to give 'power' more glorious and gave a sign that the building was the main building.About 45 meters from the second gate, you will see a temple made of white stones so-called Temple of White Stone. Not far from there, you will also find Combustion Temple.The temple is a square (26 meters x 26 meters) and has 2 terraces. As the name implies, the temple was used for burning bodies. In addition to the temple, a stone berumpak and pools will be found later if you walk about 10 meters from the Temple Combustion.The well is full of mystery will be encountered when running to the southeast of the Temple Combustion. That said, the well was named Amrita Mantana which means holy water given spell. Now, the water is still often used. Local people say that the water can bring luck to the wearer. While Hindus use it to Tawur grand ceremony the day before Nyepi.Water use in the ceremony is believed to support the goal, namely to purify themselves and to return the earth and its contents at the beginning harmony. YogYES suggests that you visit the Prambanan Temple the day before Nyepi day to see the ceremony process.Stepping into the eastern part of the palace, you'll see two caves, large pool measuring 20 meters x 50 meters and a Buddhist stupa that sits quietly. Two caves were formed from sedimentary rock called breccia stones. More top cave called Gua were Lanang under the so-called Cave Wadon. Right in front of Cave Lanang there is a pool and three stupas.Based on a study, it is known that the stupa was Aksobya, one of the Buddhist Pantheon.Although founded by a Buddhist, this palace has Hindu elements. It can be seen in the presence of Linga and Yoni, Ganesha statues, and gold plate that reads "Om Rudra ya namah swaha" as a form of worship of the god Rudra is another name for Lord Shiva. The existence of Hindu elements that prove the existence of religious tolerance that is reflected in architectural works. Indeed, when it Rakai Panangkaran who are Buddhists living side by side with the followers of Hinduism.Few people know that this palace is witness of the initial triumph in the land of Sumatra.Balaputradewa had fled to the palace before the Sumatra when it was attacked by the Rakai Pikatan. Balaputradewa rebelled because they felt as the number two man in the Ancient Mataram Kingdom government due to Pramudhawardani Pikatan Rakai marriage (brother Balaputradewa. After he was defeated and fled to Sumatra, before he became king in the kingdom of Srivijaya.As a heritage building, Ratu Boko Palace is unique among other relics. Other buildings are generally in the form of temple or shrine, then the name implies this shows characteristics as a residence. It is shown from the poles and roofs of buildings made of wood, even though we can only see remains of stone. Investigate the palace, then you will get more, one of the most beautiful sunset scenery. An American tourist said, "This is the most beautiful sunset on earth."Script: Yunanto Wiji Utomo
Nothing strange feeling that descend Karyowinangun on a morning in 1966. But a rare occurrence experienced in paddy fields at the time, when you're swinging the spade into the ground. Hoe who swung to the ground hitting a boulder after having seen sculptured on its surface. Karyowinangun and local residents were surprised by the presence of chunks of rock.
Department aware of any archaeological findings come too soon and the next set of rice acreage Karyowinangun as ancient sanctuary. Carved stone found was supposed to be part of the temple that may be buried under the rice acreage. Excavations carried out until finally find hundreds of other slabs of stone and ancient statues. And indeed, the stones were indeed a component of a temple.
Hose 21 years later, finally able to enjoy the beauty of the temple. The temple was named Sambisari Sambisari stands majestically in Hamlet, Village Purwomartani, District Kalasan, Sleman, 10 kilometers from the city center. You can reach by driving through traffic Yogya-Solo road until he found signposts towards this temple. Next, you just turn left follow the road.YogYES was surprised when it arrived in the temple area. When directing the view to the middle area of the temple, just a stone structure looks as if the roof which plays only a few feet above the ground. YogYES wondering, is it true that small temple Sambisari only?After the close, then we got the answer. Apparently, Temple Sambisari is 6.5 meters lower than the surrounding area.Sambisari temple is built between the years 812-838 AD, probably during the reign of Rakai Garung. The temple complex consists of a main temple and 3 pieces of fruit accompanying temple. There are two fences surrounding the temple complex, a fence has been restored completely, while one other fence only displayed little to the east of the temple. Still as a barrier, there are 8 pole phallus scattered in every direction of the wind.The main temple building is quite unique because it had no pedestal as other temples in Java. Foot of the temple also functions as a base so that parallel to the ground. The foot of the temple left plain, with no reliefs or decorations. Various decorations are generally in the form of new simbar found on the body to the outside top of the temple. Ornaments that look like batik motifs.Stepping up the stairs of the main temple entrance, you will see an ornament of a lion who was in the mouth of the makara (magical animal in Hindu mythology) a yawn. Figure makara in Sambisari and an evolution of forms of makara in India that could be a combination of an elephant with a fish or crocodile with curved tail.Corridor width of 1 meter will be found after passing through the final steps of the main temple entrance. Surrounds it, you will find three niches, each containing a statue. On the north side, there is a statue of Goddess Durga (wife of Lord Shiva) with 8 hands each holding a weapon. While on the east side there is a statue of Ganesha (the son of Goddess Durga). On the south side, there is a statue of Agastya with aksamala (beads) are worn around the neck.Entering the main temple chamber, can be seen phallus and yoni is large enough, approximately 1.5 meters. Its existence shows that the temple was built as a place of worship of Lord Shiva. Linga and yoni in the chambers of the main temple is also used to make holy water. Typically, the water poured on the phallus and allowed to flow through a small ditch in the yoni, and then accommodated in a container.Exit from the main temple and heading west, you can see all three ancillary temples (escort) are facing the opposite direction. There are allegations that these ancillary temples intentionally built without a roof because it could not be found when extracting the stones of the roof. The temples ancillary center has a square pedestal decorated with dragons and Padmasana (lotus flower) round convex on it. Chances are, Padmasana and pedestal used as a place of statues or offerings.If you have been satisfied to enjoy the beauty of the temple, you can go to the information.Some of the photos that illustrate the environmental field Karyowinangun excavated and the initial conditions before the temple was found to be met. There are also photographs of the excavation and reconstruction of the temple that runs dozens of years, including pictures of other objects found during the excavation, in the form of a bronze statue that is now stored in the Archaeological Heritage Preservation Hall.The beauty Sambisari temple that now we can enjoy is the result of the hard work of archaeologists for 21 years. The temple which was originally like a giant puzzle, piece by piece was reconstructed by lestarinya one more great cultural heritage of the past.Script: Yunanto Wiji Utomo
