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)