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.
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.
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