√ Browse the beauty of Klaten Plaosan Temple which is very beautiful

Browse the beauty of Klaten Plaosan Temple which is very beautiful

Candi Plaosan Klaten – address of Plaosan Temple is located in Bugisan village of Dukuh Plaosan Temple, Prambanan, Klaten Regency. Plaosan Temple is in the same area with the Prambanan Temple, Plaosan Temple has located approximately 1 km from it. Close enough isn't it? It also became the choice for tourists who want to visit Plaosan Temple can also visit Prambanan Temple, because it is a single line, even on the contrary.

Plaosan Temple

History, Myth, Klaten Plaosan Temple Entrance

Plaosan Temple is a Buddhist temple with a stupa shaped its full height. The tighten up with the Buddha statues and ancillary temples or temples are a small shaped stupa. Built in the time of the ancient Mataram Kingdom which at that time ruled by Rakai Pikatan. Plaosan temple itself consists of two parts namely Candi Plaosan Lor and Plaosan Kidul, the second such temple is only 20 meters away. And its location next to the settlement of citizens makes the visitors who come to feel more safe and comfortable.

Plaosan Temple is an area of ancient architectural sites which stands majestically on top of a green grass. Seen at a glance this looks Plaosan Lor twins between the two main temple. With an area of 440 x 270 meters already appears that this vast temple complex with all the differences and the beauty that exists therein. The ruins of the rocks surrounding the site also add value to the exoticism of the temple. Even to this day still in the stage of Plaosan Temple research, it is marked with some locations that still fenced in and dug in order to further research.

Plaosan temple itself opened from Sunrise until sunset, because of its beauty Plaosan Temple sunset and sunrise Plaosan temple into its own options and of course very stunningly against the backdrop of very magnificent temples. Sky with bursts of Orange plus cold air will add complacency and spirit when morning arrived. It makes this location as a favorite place to photograph, in addition to the temple, visitors can do a photo session in the green expanse of its grass and can be seen from the top row of rice paddies also neatly lining add to the beauty that is there. And many search sites that provide images of Plaosan Temple in Yogyakarta along with its beauty, could be a reference.

In Candi Plaosan Lor itself has two main temple whose existence has its own differences. The main temple which is located in the northern part of the main temple is called or left the North has a relief that had the story of Plaosan Temple of figures that are all about women. While the main temple which is located on the South or right called South of the main temple contains a relief of the story of the male figure. At the entrance of the temple, there are 2 pairs of a Dva Rapala temples face each other. And in the middle, there is a Hall with an area of 21 x 19 meters and to the East, there is the altar.

To the North of the complex of Plaosan Lor is no breezeway that opens with some Buddhist statues. Both the existence of the main temple is surrounded by 172 temples. With details of 116 ancillary domes and fruit 58 ancillary temples. With the existing moat surrounds all Plaosan Temple. To the trenches to lower the groundwater so that existing land surrounding the Temple became more solid.

For each of the main temple, has 6 fruit sculpture or statue of Dhyani Boddhisatva. With the architectural culture of the commingling of religion illustrates the Hindu and Buddhist temple made it special. South of the main temple at Plaosan Lor had undergone restoration in 1962 by the Department of Archaeology. And again restored in the 1990s conducted by Asylum relics of history and archaeology of Central Java.
Klaten Plaosan Temple Entrance


The South Plaosan Temple

In contrast to Plaosan Lor, here the main temple has not known up to now. But here there is still some ancillary temples and stupas, whose existence was already through the restoration of some time ago. The location of the South Plaosan temple itself is next to Candi Plaosan Lor who is only 20 meters away.

Festival of twin temples in the complex of Plaosan Temple


Festival of twin temples in the complex of Plaosan Temple
At Plaosan temple itself never done an event being the only large-scale cultural festival ever in Klaten. Festival is an annual event held at Plaosan Temple. Here showing dance from around the region who are in Indonesia that lasted a little over a month. It is in tune with the series of events from the launch of the tourism village in Klaten area. The event is sponsored and collaborated directly with the CONTENTS of the Surakarta and get a high appreciation of the effort that time namely Regent Mother Sri Hartini, he was keen to have the existence of the event can be a good promotion for the event and Klaten Regency in particular.
History Of Plaosan Temple Jogja
History Of Plaosan Temple Jogja

Plaosan Temple was built in the reign of King of Rakai Pikatan around 9th century AD. It is aligned with the research done De Casparis with evidence in the form of inscriptions Cri Kahulunan year 842 Ad stated that Candi Plaosan Lor was built for Queen Sri Kahulunan with the full support of her husband. Sri Kahulunan is itself a Pramordyawardhani degree to the daughter of King Samaratungga of Sailendra dynasty which was the leader of the Buddhists. While the husband is Hinduism which owns House of Sanjaya, the King named Rakai Pikatan.

The beginning, the two are not condoned by their respective families because of different religious beliefs. With all the differences they made endearing family until married and as a demonstration of love and the evidence for the family then woke Plaosan Temple. The relief of the men and women who are there describe their love. Relief Man of the Queen who told the King. As well as on the contrary, the existing women's relief depicts the Queen who becomes the prize from the King. That is why architecture and Buddhism and Hinduism. Plaosan Temple and the temple was built by Ngawen Sanjaya dynasty Syailendara Dynasty and that both are different from the religious dynasty.


The Myth Of Candi Plaosan Lor And Klaten Regency In Central Java Indonesia
The Myth Of Candi Plaosan Lor And Klaten Regency In Central Java Indonesia

From the story that there are many visitors who believe that anyone with a couple who come to Plaosan Temple then the relationship is lasting or durable up to the level of our altar. Even for those who don't yet have children then the children can get after coming here.


Candi Plaosan Lor admission Klaten Regency in Central Java 57454
Candi Plaosan Lor admission Klaten Regency in Central Java

The route of Plaosan Temple is the same as the route to go to Prambanan Temple. For those who want to visit Plaosan Temple could use public transport or private. For public transport, users could use the services of trans Jogja, down then up at Prambanan-taxi to the location. For those who use private vehicles from the direction of Jogja way Solo later to Prambanan Sub-district. After the third traffic light takes the left direction towards a Sub post office, then locate the Prambanan which is in Station right then take a left direction i.e. Masnisronggo. Just follow the existing road to find Ancient Relics Office crossroad in Central Java left the road. Pretty turned towards the right, Plaosan Temple is located there.


The Function Of Plaosan Temple
His era, Plaosan Temple is used as a place of worship and for the storage of canonical texts by Buddhist monks. If currently only used as a site of historical and educational attractions.

The Sights Of Other Klaten
The Sights Of Other Klaten

Leaving the history of Plaosan Temple, there is another temple near Plaosan Temple namely Sewu Temple. The similarity of this temple is, both being historical evidence from the romantic story of Rakai Pikatan and his wife a different religion. Not much of a difference is there for both of them, only relief and history as well as its place only. Both are still in the same ancient areas, located in Bugisan Village with many similarities that exist, we recommend that visitors who come must be toward both.


In addition to the existing Temple charm, there is still a mainstay here. Call it Umbul Umbul Ponggok and Manten. They become new Idol among water tourism lovers. With its natural charm and clarity make this place as beautiful and tempting. And with a depth of only 1.5 to 2.5 meters makes its own choices, let alone who likes or wants to learn to snorkel or underwater could come to Ponggok There, and who wants to get the beauty of a spring offering glass and underwater can come to Umbul Manten. Both were in the same town namely Polanharjo Sub-district. A happy visit.

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