Temples in Indonesia

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Borobudur Temple

Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia, it is also the second largest Buddhist temple in the world after Ankor Wat temple in Cambodia. The temple is also listed as one of the seven wonders of the world. The temple is located on the island of Java, precisely in Magelang, Central Java. According to sources I get, building the magnificent Borobudur temple designed by architect named Gunadharma. But there is no record of the history of this great architect. According to the myths that circulate temple was built with the help of magical creatures. Currently, the temple has become one of the must-visit tourist spot for both local and foreign tourists.

Mendut Temple

Mendut is not as big and grand as Borobudur temple , but older than Borobudur temple. In addition, Mendut also considered auspicious by some people. The temple is also located in Magelang, Central Java. This temple can be encountered when entering the Borobudur temple. Because it is near the location of the second temple. The temple is often visited by couples who have not been blessed with offspring, because there are Hariti releief which was then known as the Goddess of Fertility. Mendut functioned as a tourist, as well as Borobudur Temple. In addition, the temple is also used as a place for Waisak celebration, the ceremony held on May at the time of the full moon. Mendut suffered minor damage caused by an earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale that struck Yogyakarta in 2006.

Prambanan Temple

Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia. The temple is located in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Central Java. The temple is also often referred to as the Roro Jonggrang Temple and often referred to as a thousand temples. Called as such because the temple has a legend. A long ago there was a young man who was very powerful and the powerful who want to marry a beautiful princess named Roro Jonggrang. The king is also the father of the princess was forced to marry Bondowoso, Roro Jonggrang did not love him but can not resist. After going through the thought being that long, he finally gave one condition to Bondowoso to build 1000 temples and promised to marry him if terms could be completed before dawn. Roro Jonggrang requested that the work is completed before the cock crows he thought of as something that is impossible. But the magic Bondowoso nearly 999 temples can complete with the help of jinns and strength. Roro Jonggrang also asked the women in the village to start hitting the chicken rice that woke up and began to crow. Bondowoso very disappointed with the Roro Jonggrang, then transform her into rock, wich now known as Prambanan temple, while the temple in the vicinity called the Thousand Sewu or temple. Because of the beauty and complexity of the architecture, Prambanan recorded as World Heritage Site in 1991 by UNESCO. The temple is also the most popular tourist destination for local and foreign tourists when visiting Yogyakarta.

Gunung Kawi Temple

Gunung Kawi Temple is a Hindu temple located in Bali. Who is not familiar with Bali, a tourist town full of natural beauty. The town is even more famous than his own country. Temple Mount is one of the many attractions that are in Bali. The temple is located in the Tampaksiring, Gianyar, Bali. According to the story Gunung Kawi temple complex are made available for funeral king Udayana and his children. But the meaning of abode here not as a tomb for the body of the king and his family, but in a symbolic sense, namely to tribute to the king. Therefore, visit this place you will get a calm and peaceful atmosphere. Gunung Kawi temple complex is an ideal place to meditate, pray, or simply traveled. Cool location and located right on the river makes this temple complex offers a deep aura of inner peace. In addition to functioning as a tourist, this temple is still used where Hindus worship.

Muara Takus Temple

Muara Takus Temple is the only temple located in Riau, Sumatra. This temple is a Buddhist temple. The architecture of the stupa is very unique because it is not found anywhere else in Indonesia. The form of this temple has similarities with the Buddhist stupa in Myanmar stupa in Vietnam, Sri Lanka or the stupa of ancient India during the period of Ashoka, the stupa has a wheel and ornaments lion head, similar to the statues found in the Muara Takus Temple area. The temple was once nominated as one of the UNESCO world heritage in 2009. 

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