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

Karangnongko Temple

Still on the same day, Friday (26/09/2008) in the last week after visited the Merak (Peacock) Temple , I remember that he said still there is a temple again in the region Karangnongko. By asking Mr Slamet, as the temple guards Merak, we finally get conclusive information about the route to the temple named Candi Karangnongko it. Although Mr Slamet reminds us that the temple is still in the discovery phase of a new alias temple seem basic, but it did not dampen our intention to explore the Temple Karangnongko.

Rice Middle
We departed from the Temple of the Peacock to return to the District Office Karangnongko. There we followed the main road with direction to the south, to arrive at a small intersection with a billboard "Cooperation Unit Trade" on the east side of the road. At the intersection, we took the right direction. We entered a small street just load the rice fields that if passed by two-wheeled vehicles only. We passed the building "Cooperation Unit Trade" which has a strange shape. Not far from the building, Andrew has been kissed "scent" of the temple in the middle of rice fields and indeed our attention then turned to the composition of rocks that are in the midst of rice fields on the east side. But because we parked the vehicle was not at the entrance of the temple complex, then we have to cross the field to get in there.

Still Explore
This temple complex had been fenced off by the official BP3 Central Java, but some people still use the temple land for planting crops. We found no statues or stone reliefs in the surrounding area of this temple. The temple is indeed still in the process of excavation (digging). But the old ones no longer seem to have dug up because there are no barracks or workers dig scars there. Of existing conditions, have revealed the position of the main temple is facing towards west. This temple we believe to be the Hindu temple, not least because in the main temple area we found a phallus. In the vicinity of the main temple there are also several rocks arrangement which we believe is part of the main temple or chapel. We look forward to how the later manifestation of this Karangnongko temple when it has been completely refurbished.

 The foundation of the main temple that began to unfold

 The stones of the temple have been discovered.
Among them there is a yoni.

Lingga.the embodiment of male genitalia.

Mantup Temple

Besides Jl. Jogja-Solo connecting the multiple locations of the temple, apparently there is another way in which characterized the same Yogyakarta Jl. Jogja-Solo. The road is the road that connects the city of Yogyakarta with city Wonosari and more popular by the name of Jl. Jogja-Wonosari. The easiest way to reach Jl. Jogja-Wonosari of my house are as follows. On Jl. Jogja-Solo, exactly at the junction Janti, turn to the right to go east Ringroad. In Ringroad east at the first intersection (not the big intersection after the overpass down) turn to the left. Well, until deh on Jl. Jogja-Wonosari.

The location of the temple is surrounded by rice fields.

Temple made of mossy bricks.

There is a kind of cavity for connection. I do not know what does.

Andesite stones we expected as other parts of the temple.

If you continue to browse this way, we'll get Wonosari, a town of Gunung Kidul Regency. But do not worry, because I browsing and Andrew are doing on Thursday (02/19/2008) it does not need all the way down to Wonosari. On Jl. Jogja Wonosari Km 7, on the north road (on the left side of the road if Jogja) is a blue gate that reads Hamlet Mantup. Not far from the gate, there is a plaque of cement concrete pink that read Hamlet Mantup, Baturetno Village, Kec. Banguntapan, Kab. Bantul, Yogyakarta. Just follow the road into the blue gate and about 200 meters on the left side of the road there will be a public cemetery called Segara Madu. Well, at the funeral please park your vehicle and do not be confused if the right-left field all its contents. Not far from the cemetery, in the northwest there is a white board stand upright. It was there Mantup Temple is located.

I do not understand why for the archaeological ruins, some are calling the site and some are calling the temple. For the first time here and imagine that the Temple Mantup is truly the temple in general would be stunned to see the shape of the Temple Mantup. Like in the picture above this article, this temple consists of three buildings measuring approximately 2x2 meters. If the third examined these buildings have some sort of room in it and there is a small entrance into the chamber which faces toward the west. According to sources on the internet, the temple was found identified as Kalyanasundaramurti statue, depicting men and women in positions berdampinngan and holding hands. Allegedly is a depiction of the marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Because of this alleged temple is a Hindu temple and is expected to be built in the 8th century to 9 AD.

We also had a chance to do a little observation on the site this small. Of the three buildings, the only building located on the north side of the brick. Ironically all three buildings were filled with moss. Not far from the entrance to the temple, we found the stones are large andesite we expected as the stone temples. Most of the surface of the stones are still buried in the ground. Because there are no guards who can we ask our sites, we conclude that the temple was found accidentally by a local farmer while plowing the fields. Not only Mantup Temple, because at Jl. Jogja-Wonosari Km 12 was also connected to other archaeological sites. Look forward to continue next article..ok

Gunung Wukir Temple

Sunday afternoon (14/12/2008), when I saw the clear sky after the rain, suddenly feeling the urge to wander into the temple reappeared. I had contacted Andreas, ask for the company. But he refused because his residence overcast sky, Well, if this situation is I have to find another temple location. But where? Almost all the temples of Prambanan are near our area "jajah". I remember e-mail sent by my father who called a local temple in Magelang, Central Java. Hmmm ... why not try it huh?

A Self to MagelangAlone I set out from Yogyakarta to Magelang, into a temple, situated in the hamlet Find, Kadiluwih Village, Kec. Greetings, Kab. Magelang, Central Java. Actually there are many options temple in Magelang regency interesting to explore, such as the Temple Ngawen, Candi Asu, Temple Barn, Pawon, etc.. However, given the weather, time, personnel, and specific reasons such as some temples existing in-booking to explore the temple that day was selected on the Temple Mount Wukir the fairly close from Yogyakarta. Here is a guide to the Temple Mount Wukir, which according to my car speedometer is about 22 km from the city of Yogyakarta.

1. Because the goal to Magelang, yes just follow Jl. Jogja-Magelang until arriving at the border monument Yogyakarta-Central Java.
2. You are now in the Central Java province, precisely in the district in the district of Magelang and Salam. Well, now living in the village looking for Hamlet Find Kadiluwih. Keep up Jl. Jogja-Magelang, until you meet with Salam District Office on the left side of the road. A few meters after the office is manned by red-light junction (actually this the first red light after passing the border of Yogyakarta-Central Java). At the junction turn left.
3. You are now in the Village Kadiluwih, exactly on Jl. Nglurak. Follow the road about 2 km, you will meet with a small T-junction on the right side of the course there is a grocery store "Thimur". Turn to the right, and there are a few meters after the fork to the left where the road is not paved. Yes, turn left into this road you will reach the hamlet Find.

Temple on the Mount in the Central Forest
Temple Mount Wukir was in a, whether it is mountain-hill-mound located in the "back" of this village. To reach there, visitors must walk, so please park your vehicle on the residence of local residents. I parked in one of our citizens who are also into the garage. Ah, feel the atmosphere of this village remembered moments of corruption first, because it is so-so science-village-people socialization kupraktekkan again. According to the mother I met, to get to the Temple Mount with the father Wukir better caretaker named Mr. Widodo. The location of his home not far from the mother house. But I fail to see Mr. Widodo because his house seemed empty. According to the mother I met Mr. Widodo fatigue probably because since the morning following the recitation.

What may make, I'm forced to walk alone to the temple following the instructions given by the mother. Unexpectedly, some village children come with me to go to the temple. Feeling like with the children of South Kebondalem only. Fortunately, there are children, Ahmad, Yuli, and Vishnu, so I do not stray when exploring the bamboo forest. Duh, again have to outbound in the forest, such as going to the Temple Miri alone. But the scene in the hamlet Find also no less beautiful, there is a green expanse of rice fields and rivers suitable for spot photography (if not cloudy). Long story short, after running about ten minutes, we arrived to a temple complex located on the hill.

Well groomed
When you first arrive at the temple complex, the shadow will have vanished temple is overgrown with weeds. There is a park on the hill, guardhouse, complete with information boards. The temple complex is surrounded by a stretch of bamboo trees as if to give the impression of an exclusive, that here is the abode of the gods. Why Temple Mount complex seasri Wukir could this, perhaps because Wukir Temple Mount is the oldest Hindu temple in Magelang district. According to Ahmad's story, before I came here there are some Hindus who worship here. No wonder the temple complex is well maintained.

Temple Mount Wukir has one of the main temple facing the east and three ancillary temples. On the right chapel overlooking the main temple, a statue of Nandi, which is a mount of Shiva. Chapel on the left and right, allegedly containing a statue of the goose (mounts Brahma) and the statue of Garuda (a mount of Vishnu). Unfortunately the two statues is missing. None of the buildings in this temple complex that stands intact. Main temple, leaving only the floor only and a yoni in the middle. When viewed from its size, it is likely the main temple is almost as large as the main temple on the Temple Sambisari. In the vicinity of the main temple there is the temple stones which are placed neatly. I did not find any other statue, which is just some sort of water container mortar. Maybe this is associated with Hindu prayer ceremony which use water.

Inscription Canggal
One thing that makes this temple is different from other temples is the temple is a place of discovery of the inscription is dated 732 AD Canggal, lettered Pallawa and speaking Sanskrit. Inscription of King Sanjaya is told about the heroic conquest of his enemies. King Sanjaya is told and then construct a phallus on top of a hill as a sign of victory. Presumably this temple is a place of establishment of the phallus. Unfortunately, the phallus is not there. Now, Inscriptions Canggal stored at the National Museum in Jakarta.

Rain = Done
Since the rain began to fall, it's time I herded the children Hamlet Get me to end the adventure in the afternoon that day. The lack of literature on the internet about this temple makes me excited to go here. However, there was also a blogger who reviews the Temple Mount Wukir, though their number is very small. Yes, sometimes I wish there was a lot of literature about the temple, whether it's in bookstores or on the internet. Hopefully the existence of this article can help enrich the treasures of literature. The next adventure is still in Magelang you know! Look forward to ya!

Drizzle in the Forest and in the Heart ...
Ah, drizzle it into the main enemy no.1 case of outdoor photography. If forced, it just packs his camera tightly with waterproof coating such as plastic. Why is the liver into the drizzle? Perhaps because the moment to expect diminished due to the raindrops, or moments that do not necessarily expect amid uncertain weather? What is clear is not funny when I have to berbasah-basahan in the woods when the rain!

 Candi Gunung Wukir

 Sesaji

 Yoni without lingga at main temple

 Nandi Statue

 Perwara temple at east side.Condition:not bad

Typical roads to the temple inside the forest.

Risan Temple

Gunungkidul, is one of five districts (Yogyakarta, Sleman, Bantul, Kulonprogo) in the province of Yogyakarta which has a capital city named Wonosari. For some communities in Yogyakarta, Gunungkidul identical with Hill Pathuk, drought, and a variety of stunning beaches (because there are reefs). But who would have thought if Gunungkidul also has many archaeological sites, including the Temple Risan.terletak Candirejo Village, Kec. Semin, Kab. Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta. No wonder since ancient warrior Gunungkidul a refuge Majapahit kingdom.

The journey that I did on Saturday (02/05/2009) it is probably the craziest trip we ever made. First, not everyone is willing to travel to Gunungkidul. Due to pass that way Pathuk Hill climb high, snaking, and narrow, through the woods that are not lit at night, and avoid the cops who have no mercy cause it Gunungkidul traffic violators. But perhaps the second factor is the primary reason for the craziest, if you have a map of Yogyakarta Province please look for where the district. Semin located. Do not be surprised if the district is located far away in the east near the border of Yogyakarta - Central Java. Just to give an illustration, the distance from the city of Yogyakarta to Wonosari was about 60 km while the distance from Wonosari to the district. Semin was about 30 km.

1. Departing from the city of Yogyakarta, we follow Jl. Jogja-Wonosari as far as 60 km to reach the city Wonosari. During the trip, please be patient.
2. In the city Wonosari stay just follow directions on the green signs to get to the district. Semin.
3. Arriving in the district. Semin, just follow this map in addition to that given by Mr. Police Gunungkidul kind: D.

Risan Temple same conditions as the small temples in general. There is no information board at the location of this temple. Even there is no temple nameplate Risan. However, the location of this temple has been fenced in, but unfortunately there is no officer of the guard BP3. During this Risan temple guarded by local residents only. Temple is a Buddhist temple Risan. This temple seems to have the entrance facing west. The rocks that make up this temple is divided into two types, namely human shaped stone and natural stone. Similar conditions also we have encountered while traveling in the chapel at Temple Complex Ijo.

Risan temple itself is located on a small hill. On the south side of the temple, there is a foundation stone. Perhaps the former pavilion that was once used by monks when worship here. Because the location of the temple is always close to water sources, we are curious to find considering Gunungkidul was identical to the drought. But we search in vain, because there are no springs around the temple. After an hour we were there, we decided to go back to Yogyakarta via Sukoharjo. Got lost though, because we were idly looking Sirih Temple which is said to exist in the district. Weru, Kab. Sukoharjo, Central Java, but did not find it. Existing village roads in the district. Sukoharjo also in severely damaged condition, in contrast to the village road in Gunungkidul which is only 100 meters from the border Sukoharjo-Gunungkidul. With a fairly remote location of the temple like this, do not be surprised if the government's attention shifted to the temples which are within easy reach.

Risan Temple

The foundation stone on the south side of the temple.

Composition of artificial stone and natural stone.

The stones used statues that had rotted.

Map Guide to the Temple Risan

Actually ...
There's something we've seen there but we could not express in this article. If curious, please just visit this ancient site.