Merak Temple

Candi Merak is a Hindu temple, simply because on the side facing the entrance of the temple complex there is a statue of Ganesha. This temple named Candi Merak as possible in the past, around the temple there are many bird nests Peacock. This temple has three and a chapel overlooking the main temple to the east. Currently the fourth condition of the temple has not been completely refurbished. The temple is expected to be built in XI century - X AD by the ancient kingdom of Mataram Hindu. This temple was started investigated by the Department of Antiquities since 1925, and for some reason has not been completed. This temple has quite a lot of relief for different sizes of small temples and other Hindu temples such as the Temple Gebang. Even in some reliefs, placing it almost similar to the Temple Sojiwan, Mendut, and Candi Gana is on the side of the entrance stairs.

Candi Merak

One of chapel still covered with soil

There is difference from other Hindu temples:

1. Yoni the main chamber of the temple does not have a niche to drain water out yoni ceremony. Water can still flow out through the hole at will yoni yoni pipe made of bronze. (Figure A).
2. Decoration yoni view pictures of cattle, different as in Sambisari and Ijo Temple. (Figure B).
3. Ornate entrance on the steps of the temple shows the form of snakes. (Figure C).