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.

Miri Temple

This temple is situated in the hamlet Nguwot, Sambirejo Village, Kec. Prambanan, Kab. Sleman, Yogyakarta. Sambirejo village also has two fairly well-known temples, the Temple and the Temple Ijo Barong.

Walk
The location of the temple is situated on the hill and in the middle of the jungle. To be able to Miri Temple, have relied on electric poles towering trees amid thick forest. Conditions there is wholly forest interspersed with fields owned by residents.

In the Jungle
Long story short, I arrived safely and of course tired at Temple Miri is more appropriately called the cornfield. I'm confused, all the way when I want to rest, the sun suddenly shines hot. There I found the shattered condition of the temple. The temple is situated on a small hill. I guess a small hill that is the foundation of the foot of the temple, while I was on top of the temple. No one would suspect that the rocks that littered and overgrown with plants it is a temple if not observant observing the surrounding conditions.

According to the website Wikipedia and Tourism Sleman, long ago had found a statue of Shiva, Nandhiswara, and Agastya in the vicinity of this temple site. When I get there, I did not find any statues, ah maybe because I'm lazy just tear apart megobrak weeds to look for it. Which indicates that this temple is a Hindu temple is a two-yoni which is right next to the west, it seems also the entrance of this temple faces west. With the two yoni, it could be this temple has a chapel. But again I'm lazy to observe their surroundings, were filled with weeds, muddy soil, and also animals that if a reptile. Hiii ...

Because?
If the view of the location of this temple is the middle of the forest, would seem hard to imagine this temple will be renovated to be intact. Also on the internet was no detailed description associated with this temple. Oh well, maybe this temple should indeed be left sitting surrounded by thick grass. For those who want to come here, I recommend to think very carefully, but if you are indeed people who like adventure so go ahead. And why am I willing to come here? Taking the total outbound trips in the woods for 2 hours just to watch the stone ruins of the temple? I do not know, the feeling of a man to a woman sometimes can move the heart and soul. At least I just hurt my own and not someone else, do not you Rabbit?

Yoni sat behind a bush

Two Yoni Displaced

 Form of the temple is not clear

At least this place is the habitat of butterflies.

Forest terrain that must be traversed.

The view from the top of the hill.

Watu Leter

One corner Watu Leter

Not far from the Temple of Miri, which is northeast about 200 meters, we will find a land full of rocks rocks. Right in the northern land is ravine, and from these locations we can witness the beauty of the vast panorama of paddy field green background of Mount Merapi. This location is called Watu letter by the local community that means a flat stone. But it seems deliberately flat, because I find some niche in the cliff that looks unnatural, like a box. I suspect this location is the place of extraction of stone for the temple construction Miri. According to some references also, at one corner of the ravine there is a similar stone statues. But the gap has been filled by the shade of trees, so hard to make sure the truth.