Hotelupwell.com – Prambanan Temple is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. Located on the border of Central Java and DI Yogyakarta, Prambanan Temple is often the main destination for tourists visiting these two provinces. Moreover, road access and transportation to Prambanan Temple are very easy.
Built around the middle of the 9th century by the king of the Sanjaya Dynasty, the reliefs and stupa at Prambanan Temple are truly enchanting. Prambanan Temple also holds a million beauties that are effective in making tourists come back to visit.
When traveling to Prambanan Temple, many tourists focus on the beauty of the main temple only. Such as Vishnu Temple, Shiva Temple, Brahma Temple, Garuda Temple, Nandi Temple, and Angsa Temple. This is not wrong, because a number of these temples are in one complex.
However, if you want to enjoy Prambanan Temple from another angle or side, tourists can visit six other spots. These six spots are still in the Prambanan Temple area. So once you enter Prambanan Temple, you can reach seven spots.
Here are six spots inside Prambanan Temple that must be visited and are no less enchanting:
1. Lumbung Temple
Lumbung Temple is the first temple that tourists can visit after leaving the main temple area. The distance is quite close, around 700 meters or around 10 minutes on foot.
Lumbung Temple is a Buddhist temple complex that is thought to have been built in the 9th century. The Lumbung Temple Complex has 17 temple buildings consisting of one main temple building and 16 ancillary temple buildings. All ancillary temples face the main temple
It is not known for certain the origin of the name Lumbung Temple. However, a number of literature states that Lumbung is the name of the local community. Because, the shape of this temple resembles a barn, aka a building where rice is stored.
2. Bubrah Temple
Not far from Lumbung Temple, there is Bubrah Temple which is about 200 meters away. There is no definite year when Bubrah Temple was built. However, it is believed to still be from the same era as Lumbung Temple. Because, these two temples both have a Buddhist style.
When it was first discovered, the condition of the temple was very damaged. Only two meters high ruins remained. That is the reason why this temple is called Bubrah Temple by the people.
3. Sewu Temple
After leaving Bubrah Temple, walk towards Sewu Temple. The distance is approximately 500 meters from Bubrah Temple or approximately 7 minutes walk.
Many people think that there are a thousand temples here. Because in Indonesian, sewu means thousand. The folklore of Roro Jonggrang who asked Bandung Bondowoso to build 1,000 temples in just one night also played a role in the naming of the temples.
In fact, the number in this complex is less than 1,000, even less than 300. The total number of temples in the Sewu Temple complex is 249, consisting of one main temple building, eight flank temples, and 240 ancillary temples.
Just like Lumbung Temple and Bubrah Temple, Sewu Temple also has a Buddhist style and was inaugurated in 714 Saka (792 AD). The existence of Sewu Temple near Prambanan Temple, which has a Hindu style, is proof of religious tolerance at that time.
Another interesting fact, Sewu Temple is the largest Buddhist temple complex in Indonesia. So far, many people have mistakenly thought that the largest Buddhist temple is Borobudur Temple in Magelang Regency. The existence of 249 temples and eight Dwarapala statues is proof.
What’s more special, Sewu Temple is also designated as a World Heritage by UNESCO, along with Lumbung Temple and Bubrah Temple. All these temples are given the same number, namely 642.
4. Prambanan Museum
As you walk towards the exit, don’t forget to stop by the Prambanan Temple Museum for a moment. Tourists are not charged any fees or tickets at all to enter the Prambanan Museum, aka it’s free. Prambanan Museum opening hours coincide with Prambanan Temple operating hours.
There are three main buildings at the Prambanan Museum and they all contain historical artifacts found in Situs Togel the Prambanan Temple and Borobudur Temple complexes. In the first building, tourists will be invited to enjoy the history and artifacts of the Prambanan Temple complex.
Meanwhile, in the second building, tourists can find out how the temple was built. Lastly, tourists can see a number of relics from the past such as urns.
5. Prambanan Deer Breeding
Still in the Prambanan Temple complex, tourists can also visit the deer sanctuary. There are dozens of spotted deer in this sanctuary.
The first ‘residents’ in this sanctuary were 12 deer imported from the Bogor Palace, West Java. But now, it has multiplied and its numbers are increasing.
Apart from deer, there are also sheep and birds which are placed in separate pens with the deer.
6. Garden around the temple
Want to rest for a while after walking around the Prambanan Temple complex? Tourists can unwind in a number of parks in the Prambanan Temple area.
In total there are five parks surrounding the main area of Prambanan Temple. Namely the Agastya park, Siwa Mandala, Brahma Mandala, Vishnu Mandala and Garuda Mandala. Here too, tourists can enjoy the beauty of Prambanan Temple from another side. It’s so wide, tourists don’t need to be confused about where to sit.
So what, are you interested in exploring other corners of Prambanan Temple? Come on, immediately schedule your visit. Don’t forget to comply with health protocols when traveling to Prambanan Temple, OK?
