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

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