Ngempon Temple

Ngempon Temple is located at Kel. Ngempon, Kec. Bergas

Kab. Semarang, Central Java.

The location of this temple is very much when taken from the city of Yogyakarta. Conversely, relatively close when taken from the city of Semarang. Signage to the temple located at road Ngempon Bawen - Ungaran, exactly 27 km before the city of Semarang, or 7 km before the city from the direction Bawen Ungaran. If the Jogja approximately 80 km. Far right? : P

The road to this temple complex through several industries. So I figured, what the fate of this temple is similar to a pinched Bojongmenje Temple industrial complex? But the assumption was slowly solved when we entered the gates to the temple complex. We are dealing with the field down the road surrounded by thick trees. We paid Rp 1,000 to enter this temple complex.

  We arrived at the side of the valley is split by the swift river water. On the west side there Ngempon Temple, which is administratively located in the Village. Ngempon. While on the eastern side there is petirtaan Derekan, which is administratively located in the Village Derekan. To facilitate visitors, an iron bridge was built across the river connecting the Village and Village Ngempon Derekan.

Ngempon Temple consists of four small temple building. In every building there is a statue niche, but we did not find any statues there. The temples have a small booth to place offerings. Yes, this temple are still actively used by Hindus as a pilgrimage site, especially during the day Galungan.

 This temple was discovered by a farmer named Kasri in 1952. The condition is relatively well maintained temple. There are beautifully landscaped gardens and public facilities such as bathrooms and mushalla. Unfortunately there is no information board, remember this temple is often visited by visitors after a tour in petirtaan Derekan.
 
Petirtaan petirtaan Derekan is a name in the tourist area of ​​Greenland. What is a tourist area of ​​Greenland is managed by the villagers who presents the attractions of fishing, flying fox, tubing, and hot water baths.


Yes, somehow the story, in this area there are hot springs. However reasonable, considering the region located at the foot of Mount Ungaran. To be able to enjoy the warmth of the water in this mini bathhouse, visitors should spend USD 2,000 per person.

 Petirtaan Derekan own newly excavated in 2009 ago. When these conditions are already full pugar and serves as petirtaan in general. :)

 Our visit coincided with the arrival of members of the House of Semarang to these tourist sites. Positive thinking just that their visit to assess the extent to which the resorts are managed by the villagers can work well. : P

 Hot Spring

 Road to temple

Hot Spring

 in the valley

Dont use soap and shampoo!!!

Offerings

Kethek (Monkey) Temple

Hidden in the ground or among rocks. That is presumably the temple ruins found in the present. At the foot of Mount Lawu, precisely in Gumeng Village, Kec. Jenawi, Kab. Karanganyar, Central Java, a temple hidden in the middle of pine trees towering. The temple was named Temple Kethek. Located not far from Temple Cetho and on Thursday (30/07/2009), I made time to visit there.


Sure would not go astray?
After exploring Cetho Temple, we were curious about the existence Kethek Temple which is located not far from Temple Cetho. The question is where is the location of the temple? Actually it Kethek Temple location map is contained in the existing Cetho Village on the main road toward the village Cetho. Unfortunately the map was unclear, damaged with age. Agatha was lucky to find a path in the temple complex that leads to the temple Cetho Kethek. Actually if you want to ask people around, they also must know the location of the Temple Kethek.


like this is the field trip.

To get to the Temple Kethek visitors should explore the forest at the foot of Mount Lawu. That is clearly a narrow road, take root, and slippery in the wet season. But it all comparable to that presented natural scenery along the journey. Even in some places, there are people who take advantage of opportunities by opening a shop. I suggest if you want to visit in the dry season only. Because visitors must cross the river which (thankfully) dry in the dry season. The drive from Temple to Temple Kethek Cetho was approximately 15 minutes walk away. Beware of getting lost, because there is only a guide to the path.

Behind the Screen ...
But the three of us took 30 minutes to get to Temple Kethek. Why? Because in the middle of the road we find the fields of flowers, good location for a photo. Of course, this is a shooting session.

Altar offerings on top of the temple.
Kethek temple is really hidden behind a pine tree. That could be a marker that this is a memorial temple is the white board objects of cultural heritage. As Cetho Sukuh Temple and Temple, this temple is punden form terraces. But if the note, looks like a very similar Gembirowati Temple. Only difference this temple is surrounded by pine trees and higher. According to sources on the Internet, this temple has been known to exist in 1842. New in 2005, BP3 Central Java and Archaeology Department UGM-depth research on this temple. According to the research, this temple is a Hindu temple. At the top of the temple there is an altar offerings, certainly made the present. Once upon a time, experts estimate there are at this peak is similar to building roof top terrace Cetho Temple.


Kethek Temple.

Kethek the Javanese language of the monkey. Somehow Kethek named Temple. Is it because there are many monkeys here first? Unfortunately around the temple is not one person who could be questioned. Well, if you want to feel the thrill of adventure into the woods to find the temple, please visit this Kethek Temple.

Setyaki Temple

Setyaki Temple. Administratively located in District Batur, Banjarnegara regency, Central Java.


Wednesday afternoon (07/07/2010) I tried it stopped there and simply makes me surprised. Not because of building the temple, but there I see a lot of angels. After I kucek-kucek eyes, was not an angel, but fotomodel ordinary girl. After I look more closely, how ya legs a bit fat and his accent somewhat "ngapak". Haisy!

I've only dared to get closer to the Temple Setyaki next morning. Sure was not there fotomodel-fotomodel a sensual pose around the temple (aja motret make me nervous.) Bebaslah I explore this temple.

 

 

Dieng temple hindu statues shelf Banjarnegara arjuna yoni history
(left) Yoni in the temple in damaged condition.
(right) who lives remaining chapel foundation course.

Setyaki temple is Hindu temple. Inside the temple there is a yoni without a phallus. On the north side of the temple there is another kind of building foundations. Could chapel?

 

As reported on the blog TeamTouring Anno, Setyaki temple is being restored. If you consider this temple was quite interesting to photograph objects. Especially since many temple stones are scattered.

Candi Abang

After visiting the Temple Gana, I was with my friend named CCN Alpat decided to go to Candi Abang. From the narrative Dessy (Math '06) to go to Temple Abang The easiest way is through Jl. Jogjakarta, Prambanan Piyungan of market direction. At mile to-8, you will find a board that lists green signpost directions to the Temple Cave Abang and Sentono. Follow the path designated board and the better you ask people around to ensure the shortest path to the temple Abang. The temple is situated on a hill that is not too high but the road on the hill leading to the temple is paved alias still rocks. I suggested that vehicles parked in the closest house and continue the journey by foot. Administratively, this temple is located in the hamlet of Candi Abang, Kel. Jogotirto, Kec. Berbah, Kab. Sleman, Yogyakarta.

Soil mound
Arriving there, I have to explain to Alpat that the surrounding hills that look great in front of us is a temple in question. You will not find a whole building of the temple or the temple that collapsed here. From the literature I find on the internet, the shape of this temple is like a pyramid with a base of 36x34 meters and height, which until now has not been predictable. The center of this temple in the form of wells and there are stairs entrance made of white stone (limestone). Some andesite stone fruits are also found around the temple are still not known clearly will function. Some literature also mentions the discovery of yoni on this site, which gives the notion that this temple is a Hindu temple.

Red Bricks
This temple called Candi Abang because this temple is made of red brick, not stone andesite as temples in general. Due to the nature of red brick easily back into the ground, then within a period of hundreds of years this temple back into the soil mound. Some people believe in this temple treasures are stored. Hence in 2002 never happened in the excavation of this temple is destroyed statues around. This temple is surrounded by woods and valleys. In the forest there are also a stone which, according to the children we met named the rock umbrella. Is that also includes relics of the past or not but there are just people making love at the temple site.


I wonder why no post BP3 in this temple. Is it the temple was left abandoned. So, what if the case of digging to find treasure happen again? I think it would be nice if there is a nurse, a kind of gatekeeper for this site. Maybe building magnificent temples that long ago and no longer have to be reconstructed, but with conditions like this temple at least we try to keep his condition later in life are not much changed from today.

      Uhm .... spectacular! Turned out to Yogya have buanyak temple site which I do not know previously. Thank God for this site, you create an easy-coated hunting info candi2 ini.Dari all the most memorable yan temple temple brother because I think rich hill of Bukit Teletubies.tapi not only that I had been shooting film and indie teman2 LEC from JTOKUFILMS dicandi brother, and also never build a fire right on top of the hill at night to create the appearance of the robot there (he2 teman2 sory ya ... but damage your guns ko, I swear!. When the earthquake in 2006 many residents who fled there and the fun that New Year's Eve, residents Berbah not infrequently do a party there ... roasted corn instead curhat.BTW nyummy.Lho ko thanks a lot for all the info about the temple that really helped me to duty tour coverage yogya charm. Create Andrew n temen2 ya do not stop adventure! spirit!

 Red Bricks

The remaining

Losari Temple

The temple was built not in any place. The places where the temple is a shrine built-grandparents our grandparents choice in the past. But unfortunately, places where it now may have a different appearance than a hundred years ago. Suppose it is a result of the metamorphosis of time. So, do not be surprised if there has been a temple which was found at the bottom of the rice fields, among the crush of the factory, and even amidst the tree bark like a temple located in losari village, Kec. Salam, Kab. Magelang, Central Java.

Go to Garden Salak
To visit the Temple Losari, you can use a private vehicle or public transport, because Hamlet Losari is on the Jl. Jogja-Magelang, about 2 km after the gate of the border provinces of Yogyakarta and Central Java. If you're observant, on the side of Jl. Jogja-Magelang also contained directions to the temple board Losari. Arriving at the hamlet Losari, it helps you ask the residents about the location of Temple Losari, because the temple is located in the middle of the garden and barking in the village there are lots of garden bark!

Teacher Temple
On Sunday (10/05/2009), I was accompanied by Mr. M. Eme Badri as the owner of the garden barking and also the inventor of the Temple Losari. The story of Mr. Badri alone in finding this temple have been published in Kompas daily. Even so Mr Badri who is also teacher SMP 12 is very keen to tell us about the temple Losari. Actually salak plantation owned by Mr. Badri is the family legacy is a garden which had previously been managed by his grandfather and father. But in 2002 Mr. Badri started getting a feeling that there is "something" in the garden that he barked. When he dug the ground to make a trench, he found several stone temples. But at that time he has not taken the initiative to lift it, so that the stones were dumped back into the soil. New in 2004, Mr. Badri took the initiative to remove all the stones he had found and the result is 2 car colt full of stones. The stones were then he Boyong and prepared at home. From there the existence of Temple Losari revealed to the public, including BP3 Central Java and the future of print media coverage.

In August 2008, the Central Java BP3 assisted by a team of archaeologists from the University of Gadjah Mada University has finished the eighth hole digging and found the position of the main temple and three ancillary temples. BP3 Party Central Java itself has begun to liberate the lands surrounding the temple. Excavation process is constrained by the type of soil that buried the stones. The land is very hard and memantikkan fire when exposed to contact with the digging tool. From the eighth hole dug, currently only 2 holes are opened and the holes are closed again with earth. Mr. Badri said it was an attempt to prevent the theft of stones of the temple. In a hole dug as deep as 4 meters, we can see the stone temple is under water. According to Mr Badri, it comes with its own water from the soil and can not be drained using a pump machine. Not far from the site, Mr. Badri said there is an ancient river is now dry.

Mr. Badri now volunteer as a temple guard Losari. We are proud of him as Mr. Badri because Indonesian people have a great concern to preserve the legacy of ancestors. His daughter named Ika seem to be following in the footsteps of his father, because he has registered as a student of Department of Archaeology GMU with his own will and choice. Excavation Losari Temple will soon be resumed this year. We all hope on my next visit Temple Losari been fully exposed. Perhaps according to GMU Archaeology team, this temple is rich in beautiful relief.

 Ancillary temples hidden in the trees bark.

 Another piece of chapel dirty with soil.

 The rocks are piled temple again closed plastic.

 Another dug a hole in the hillside soil.

Fun examine the temples while eating bark!

Ngawen Temple

Transition Temple
The building is thought to be a Buddhist temple, to be exact Vajrayana Buddhism and dedicated to the five Dyani Buddhas. The temple is expected to be built in the 9th century AD. The existence of this temple is expected to set out in the Middle Reef inscription that many AD 824. Some archaeologists say that this temple was built in the Hindu-Buddhist period of transition on the island of Java.

Different from other temples that once kusinggahi, Ngawen Temple complex has five main temple which stretches from north to south. The five main temple is dedicated to the five Dyani Buddhas and has an entrance facing east. Uniquely, the east and west of the main temples are flanked by two small rivers named Kali Kebo (west) and Blongkeng River (east). Water on the River Blongkeng if observed closely is a bit cloudy, and, according to the literature on the internet is the sulfur content in river water.

Building the main temples are no longer perfect as usual. Only the temple building on the north side are still standing strong, and even then without a roof, so that rain water will be free to enter into the main chamber of the temple. Inside the main temple is solid, there are statues of Buddha that is no longer intact. The atmosphere of the temple which was built in the transitional period of Hindu-Buddhist looks thick here, in one of the main temple there are statues in front of the yoni and there is a statue of Nandi the postal jurukunci who once found around this temple.

Lion Ornaments
The five main temple is decorated with ornamental lions are located in the corners of the foot of the temple, one thing that never found the Buddhist temples that I visited once. In the main temple is still standing strong, there are stone lions standing in a position which is located at the corners of the foot of the temple. When observed lion statue has a mouth that is gaping. In the mouth there is a kind of pipe sewers, whether rain or water god. When more observant again, the lions were male sex. Know where? Just look at (sorry) Pubic organ lions are carved with very clear by our ancestors. Also on the main temples are also sculpted reliefs of elephants and human relief. Hmm ... if the reliefs contained story as the Temple Sojiwan and Mendut?

History of discovery
This temple was first discovered in 1864 by a Dutchman named Hoepermans. He found the statue of Buddha that had been damaged and suspect that there are "something else" hidden under a hill as high as 2-3 meters. Intensive excavation commenced in 1899, and a number of Dutch archaeologists such as Brandes, Van Erp, and Vink also assist with the excavation. Van Erp discovered a structure that has a unique design and is suspected as a temple. In 1920, the rice fields surrounding the excavation area was dried and the process of excavation begins. Restoration starts from the main temple in the north and managed to construct the back of the temple, though without a roof and a lot of rocks that have reshaped the temple again. Maybe this is the reason why the walls of the temple is seen as a mixture of cement and stone, not the composition of andesite stone. Restoration process is completed by Perquin declared in 1927.

The park is Beautiful
This temple complex is quite interesting to visit. For one thing, this temple complex has been arranged with the slick. There are parks, benches, and a pond complete with teratainya. The existence of two rivers that flank the two temples also add a natural impression in this temple complex. In the afternoon Ngawen village children often play in the temple complex. It was good to break a break from big city noise and enjoy the rich history and natural harmony in this temple complex.

 Candi Ngawen

The temple building is not intact.

Kebo river on the west side of the temple complex. 

 Headless Buddha statue at the main temple.

 The walls of the temple of a mixture of cement and stone river.

 

 Male lion statue at the corner of the foot of the temple

Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu Temple is located in Pecatu Village, Kuta Sub-district, Badung District, Bali. The temple is 30 kilometers to the south of Denpasar. Uluwatu Temple, also called Luwur Temple, is one of the six Sad Kahyangan Temples, the main spiritual pillars in Bali Island.

There are two different opinions concerning the history of Uluwatu Temple. Some people believe that the temple was built by Empu Kuturan in 9th AD, during Marakata’s reign. Meanwhile, other people claim that the temple was built by Dang Hyang Nirartha, a pedanda (Hindu monk) from Daha Kingdom (Kediri) in East Java. Dang Hyang Nirartha came to Bali in 1546 AD, during the reign of Dalem Waturenggong. The monk built Uluwatu Temple on Pecatu Hill. After completing a spiritual journey around Bali, the monk went back to Uluwatu Temple and died there. He moksa (died and his body vanished), leaving the Marcapada (worldly life) and entering Swargaloka (heaven). The Piodalan or ceremony commemorating the temple’s anniversary is held on Anggara Kasih day, in wuku Medangsia in Caka calendar. Usually the ceremony lasts for three days thronged by of thousands of Hindus.
   
Uluwatu Temple sits on a 70-meter-high cliff protruding above Indonesian Ocean. Because of its unique location, visitors to the temple have to take a long stone stairway to reach it. The temple heads east, unlike other Balinese temples which face west or south.

There are hundreds of monkeys roaming along the path outside the temple. Although the monkeys look tame, visitors find them a nuisance as they often grab food off a visitor’s hand and snatch visitors’ belongings. There are two doors at the end of the path, the north door and the south one, through which visitors enter the temple complex.
       
The entrance doors take the shape of stone Bentar gates. Standing across from each gate, there are two statues of elephant-headed men. The front part of the gate is decorated with fine relief sculpture picturing leaves and flowery patterns. Behind the gate, there are stone steps that lead to the inner court. Along the steps, trees are grown to provide shade.
   
The inner court is an open space paved with stone floor. There is a wooden building near the north gate. To the west, across from the entrance path, there is a Paduraksa Gate that opens the path into the next inner court. Unlike the ones found outside, this stone gate is completed with roof. The door is an arch framed with an arrangement of stones.
   
There is a sculpture of a giant head above the frame. The top of the gate looks like a crown and it is decorated with relief sculpture. The gaps between the gate and the walls are filled with a surface full of relief sculpture.
   
There is a small rectangular court to the south that stretches out above the sea. There is a wooden construction at the end of the court that seems to be a place where people can sit and watch the ocean. Uluwatu Temple has undergone several restorations. In 1999, a lightning struck the temple and caused fire.

Tanah Lot Temple

Uluwatu Temple is located in Pecatu Village, Kuta Sub-district, Badung District, Bali. The temple is 30 kilometers to the south of Denpasar. Uluwatu Temple, also called Luwur Temple, is one of the six Sad Kahyangan Temples, the main spiritual pillars in Bali Island.

There are two different opinions concerning the history of Uluwatu Temple. Some people believe that the temple was built by Empu Kuturan in 9th AD, during Marakata’s reign. Meanwhile, other people claim that the temple was built by Dang Hyang Nirartha, a pedanda (Hindu monk) from Daha Kingdom (Kediri) in East Java. Dang Hyang Nirartha came to Bali in 1546 AD, during the reign of Dalem Waturenggong. The monk built Uluwatu Temple on Pecatu Hill. After completing a spiritual journey around Bali, the monk went back to Uluwatu Temple and died there. He moksa (died and his body vanished), leaving the Marcapada (worldly life) and entering Swargaloka (heaven). The Piodalan or ceremony commemorating the temple’s anniversary is held on Anggara Kasih day, in wuku Medangsia in Caka calendar. Usually the ceremony lasts for three days thronged by of thousands of Hindus.
   
Uluwatu Temple sits on a 70-meter-high cliff protruding above Indonesian Ocean. Because of its unique location, visitors to the temple have to take a long stone stairway to reach it. The temple heads east, unlike other Balinese temples which face west or south.

There are hundreds of monkeys roaming along the path outside the temple. Although the monkeys look tame, visitors find them a nuisance as they often grab food off a visitor’s hand and snatch visitors’ belongings. There are two doors at the end of the path, the north door and the south one, through which visitors enter the temple complex.
       
The entrance doors take the shape of stone Bentar gates. Standing across from each gate, there are two statues of elephant-headed men. The front part of the gate is decorated with fine relief sculpture picturing leaves and flowery patterns. Behind the gate, there are stone steps that lead to the inner court. Along the steps, trees are grown to provide shade.
       
The inner court is an open space paved with stone floor. There is a wooden building near the north gate. To the west, across from the entrance path, there is a Paduraksa Gate that opens the path into the next inner court. Unlike the ones found outside, this stone gate is completed with roof. The door is an arch framed with an arrangement of stones.

There is a sculpture of a giant head above the frame. The top of the gate looks like a crown and it is decorated with relief sculpture. The gaps between the gate and the walls are filled with a surface full of relief sculpture.

There is a small rectangular court to the south that stretches out above the sea. There is a wooden construction at the end of the court that seems to be a place where people can sit and watch the ocean. Uluwatu Temple has undergone several restorations. In 1999, a lightning struck the temple and caused fire.