Ijo temple is located at the top of the hill known as Gumuk Ijo, the highest hill in Prambanan. Bukit Ijo is on 410 meter above sea level, and it has 357,402 – 395,481 meter above sea level. If we stand on the temple and take a look at to the south, we can see valley with abrupt terrace or escarpment, however it has magnificent panorama to be seen. Ijo Temple is consists of several temples with leveled terrace. The most sacred terrace is on the back yard and on…
Singosari Temple Singosari temple, is also known as Kendedes temple, was founded in honor to the King Kertanegara, who was the last king of Singosari dynasty who died in 1292 AD. This temple was erected in 1300 AD at the same time when the ritual Sradha took place. In the vicinity of the temple there are two gigantic statue called Dwarapala, believed to be the entrance guards to the palace. This temple has saved the historical story that always remember by Malang public. However, Singosari temple is a symbol of…
Sawentar Temple Sawentar Temple is located at Sawentar village, Kanigoro district, to the east of Blitar. The temple shows similarities in form to Kidal temple. A tentative date of around the early to mid 13th century has consequently been assigned to it. The base of the temple lies several meters below the present ground level, a result of having been buried under a mass of lava, presumably from an eruption of nearby Mt Kelud. The site was excavated during the early years of this century. This temple seems reside on…
Jolotundo Temple Jolotundo is like a swimming pool area that located near to Seloliman village, Trawas district, and east slope of Mount Penanggungan. This site is believed has relation with King Airlangga. This temple was prepared for Udayana King from Bali who embraced Gunapriyadharmapatni prince. From their marriage, it was born Airlangga it was build in 997M. According to the story, the water in this temple is the clearest water in the word, and the slope of Bekal Mountain, one of Peak of Penaggungan Mountain, Seloliman, Trawas. Its location is…
Balekambang Beach The beach possessing three islands with distance of about one hundred meters each, two of which have been connected with one meter-wide bridge to the shore, Balekambang offers a different atmosphere of beach resorts in the Southern part of Malang. One of the three islands called Ismoyo island has a Hindu temple, established by local Hindish. Annually, the ritual and traditional ceremonies Jalanidhipuja (Hindu ceremony) and Suran (Javanese New Year ceremony) are held here every year. The parking area, stalls, inns, souvenir shops, and the others tourism facilities…
Hong San Kiong Temple Klenteng “Hong San Kiong” is located in Gudo village, Jombang. Besides known as religious place of Tri Dharma (Tios, Budha, and Konghucu), this temple is also functioned as medical place. The interesting point is the visitors who want to get drug are not only from the member itself, but also come from other religion members include the ‘Moslems’. Beside that, the interaction with people around is well done. The interaction of all people is respecting and peace, because its location is in the middle of resident.…
Four Faced Budha. Simply, Surabaya city have one of tourism object that become a real spectacular in South-East Asia, Four Faces Deity Statue or Four Faced Buddha monument. This Four Faced Buddha Monument get appreciation of MURI as the biggest and highest Four Faces Deity Statue in Indonesia. A nine meters statue that have 225 square meters width is still have not contested by other similar statue. Four Faced Buddha monument, has overall height 36 meters (including dome) opened on 9 Novembers 2004, and finish about fund 4 billion rupiahs.…
HONG TIEK HIAN The Oldest Temple That Built by "Tar-Tar" Army in King Khu Bilai Khan Epoch. Hong Tiek Hian Temple, is the oldest temple in Surabaya which was built by Tartar troop on Khu Bilai Khan emperor era on the early of Mojopahit Kingdom. This religius place is visited by many people. Besides that every day there is Pho Tee Hi wayang show with Chinese stories. It located on Jl. Dukuh (North Surabaya) near Chinese Town. More info: www.surabaya.eastjava.com
Kasiman Temple (Cungkup Temple) Kasiman Temple is located in Kasiman Tengah village, Pacet district, Mojokerto regency. Kesiman Temple is only left its foot part and body part. This temple is looks out upon west direction. On its fourth body part, has crafted some relief in Javanese style, medallion, rectangle, and human. In medallion, there is animal relief; then in rectangle, there is entertainer. The up stair is located in southwest and southeast side. The under part of stair in southeast is getting broken. The north side wall of the entertainer…
Sumberawan Temple Sumberawan Temple that located in the foothills of Mt Arjuna to the north east of Malang, is one of a Buddhist statue in East Java. Dating from about the end of 14th century or beginning of 15th century, this site has been identified with Kasurangganan, or ‘the garden of the heavenly nymphs’, which is mentioned in the Nagarakertagama as having been visited by King Hayam Wuruk of Majapahit in 1359. Sumberawan temple is located about 1 kilometer of Singhasari temple gateway, which in Hindu style. To reach Sumberawan…