Hundreds of tourists, young and old meet in the village hills Nglanggeran, District Patuk, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. In
the culmination of the sun, scorching heat does not eliminate the
spirit of tourists to enjoy one of the leading attractions in the
village surrounded by karst or limestone rock this. A leading tourist attraction is a water storage pond located on a hill named Embung Nglanggeran.
KompasTravel last month also belong to the hundreds of tourists who come to Embung Nglanggeran. In
the morning, around 07.00 am, KompasTravel together with crew-members
of the media from Jakarta departing from a centrally located hotel in
the area Corner Beteng Wetan, Yogyakarta towards Gunung Kidul. In the midst of that attack sleepiness in the morning, we immediately rushed to the area which is known for drought.
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After a road snaking towards Wonosari, we arrived at around 09.00 am at the point of entrance Nglanggeran. Previously, we had to stop by the entrance of a tourist attraction Ancient Volcano Nglanggeran to ask the point of entry. Then,
by parking attendants tourist attraction we were directed towards a
road that cut through the hill to the left of the road. Streets where little rocky and sandy.
We were at the waist ancient volcano before arriving at Nglanggeran. To the left of the road, big rocks towering. On the right road, cliff ready to swallow if the car is not running smoothly. The car was berlaju slowly. About 15 minutes seeked in the shadow of the cliffs, we arrive at the foot Embung Nglanggeran.
From where KompasTravel standing, looks ancient volcanoes are lined up. On the other hand, the tourists who began to climb the stairs to reach the reservoir that is located on a hilltop. In addition, there is also the expanse of fruit trees like durian and longan. The contours of hills in the tourist attraction Nglanggeran utilized by lovers of extreme sports on a mountain bike.
The day wore on, KompasTravel try to climb to the top of the hill and saw Embung Nglanggeran. Leg began to climb the stairs were deliberately designed to facilitate. We started walking on stairs at 11:30 pm in the middle of the scorching sun exposure. There are only a few coconut trees which protect. But there is also the fruit of simple huts that can be used to rest.
On
the way there is a black inscription inauguration Embung Nglanggeran
autographed gold color lane Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X. Around the inscription there is a replica
durian and longan were made by casted. In addition, the body of the hill also seen an inscription "Welcome Orchard Nglanggeran". After 10 minutes of walking, we arrived at the edge of the reservoir.
Turquoise water refreshing eye on the hilltop. From
the top of the hill, we could see the expanse of fruit plantations,
ancient volcanoes, and also foot reservoir filled by hundreds of
tourists. KompasTravel trying to climb up the hill to get the numb side of the reservoir. On top of the hill, there is a camping area that can be used. In the other corner there limestone rocks and benches that can be used to sit under the trees.
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If you come during the day, do not have to worry about exposure to heat at the edge of the reservoir. On the edge of the reservoir, there are four huts that can be used to take shelter. One of the huts provide food and soft drinks for the visitors. Looking for a toilet, two toilets available that can be used. Around ponds, also has installed a security fence to prevent the tourists fell into the reservoir.
Head
of Tourism Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) said that Embung
Nglanggeran was inaugurated in February 2013. The creation of this
reservoir, said Aris, a way to hold water for irrigating fruit
plantations. Sri
Hamengkubuwono opened and inaugurated on February 19, 2013 under the
name "Orchard Nglanggeran" because it is projected as an orchard. However, because famous reservoir on top of the hill, he added, this
is precisely the place known by the name Embung Nglanggeran.
From
the information board in the tourist area Nglanggeran explains that
mini reservoirs or ponds emerged as an effort to support tourism
activities in the Tourism Village Ecotourism Nglanggeran or Ancient
Volcano region. Previous Travel Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) and Bapeda DIY and Gunung
Kidul along with other office holders do a survey first in 2011.
At first, there are two places that are proposed to be reservoir Pendem Mountain Regions and Mountain Gandu. After various considerations such as the height that allows for irrigation by gravity systems, the chosen area of Mount Gandu.
The existence of this reservoir serves as irrigation, namely longan orchard. Selection as durian and longan fruit crops in Nglanggeran not without reason. High economic value, has grown and developed well be the reason. Embung Nglanggeran present as a solution to collect rain water in order to irrigate fruit plantations in the dry season comes.
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"Miracle" is how the community around the crater travel Kawah Biru Tinggi Raja, Simelungun. Being in the middle of the jungle, there is a separate area of blue sulfur. Flat ground initially slumped to create a depth of almost 10 meters.
Now
these areas frequented by tourists and curious to see the crater that
has a bright blue color, like looking at the sky, with no water stains
iota. Pernando, guides and local people said that the magic of the blue crater moved.
Land which was originally flat and has a green tree, suddenly dry and make holes for a deep pool by itself. "In the past the crater is here (next time blue crater is now
located). Every few years he moved, but still about 167 hectares of
forest area," said Pernando.
He said, the unique blue crater also has Bukit Kapur are also commonly referred to by some in the Snow Heat. "Bukit Kapur hot water flowing from the fountain of sulfur that is above that hill," he said.
While this Mirwan, neighbors said, visitors who come not only local but also foreign tourists. Travelers most crowded on Sunday and came from various cities and countries.
"Bule much coming and usually all visitors must sign in using the
guide from the surrounding area, as the crater area of blue in the
middle of the woods," he said.
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Outermost small islands in East Kalimantan has many stunning natural richness. Derawan
Islands in Berau, with the main island Maratua, Derawan, Charitable,
and Kakaban, for example, qualify as world-class marine tourism
destination. If tourism is managed properly there could definitely be a "Bali" second.
It
was announced by the Director General of Marine Coastal and Small
Islands Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) Sudirman Saad in
the National Workshop on Management of Small Island Outer and book
Encyclopedia of Popular Small Islands Archipelago: East Kalimantan Nusa
at Home archipelago Tuesday (08.18.2015), at a District official residence.
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The book tells the small islands in the outermost region of East Kalimantan, the following potential, also its history. CTF book compiled and published Compass Book Publishers is a book
Encyclopedia of Popular 17th on small islands, which was launched since
2013.
Besides
Sudirman, other speakers are Deputy Assistant 3 / IV National Defence
Coordination Border Region and Spatial Defense Kemenkopolhukam Brigadier
General Ahmad Supriyadi, Professor of Mulawarman Ahmad Syafei Sidik,
from the Department of Hydro-Oceanographic Navy Marine Colonel Haris
Djoko Nugroho, a District Makmur HAPK, Head of Regional Development Planning Agency Kaltim Rusmadi, as
well as Professor of Bogor Agricultural Dietrich G Bengen and Syamsul
Maarif.
"I think in five years, Maratua and the islands surrounding it could be a 'Bali' second. If the later service Maratua opened, it only took 3 hours on a plane from Jakarta to Maratua, "said Sudirman. Derawan, Kakaban, Charitable and adjacent Maratua.
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Derawan Islands underwater is a "paradise" for divers. Many cite, in Indonesia, the charm of the islands underwater just lost to Raja Ampat. In
Kakaban, coral islands covering an area of 5 square kilometers, lies
Lake Kakaban area of 390 hectares inhabited by four species of
jellyfish without the sting. Besides Kakaban, jellyfish without the sting was only found on the island of Palau, Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean.
The island is not inhabited Charitable turtle conservation. Every night, dozens of turtles to lay their eggs in the sand rises Charitable Beach. Derawan also lay dots beautiful dives. As for Maratua, the island's population of 3,500 inhabitants, its waters are dotted dive to see manta rays.
Dietrich said the common obstacles in the development of marine tourism in small islands is limited accessibility. However, when it was later resolved, equally important is what is presented, for example, culinary and packaging.
"Do not, for example, tourists to the small islands only see pithik Iwak menu (chicken), Iwak endhog (eggs). That's what I still find. Supposedly culinary, yes, fresh seafood. Make innovative, such as people fishing and then cooked, "said Dietrich.
Makmur said, it's time outermost small islands whose waters bordering other countries considered in all respects. The entry of "uninvited guests", which is 600 more boat people (Bajo)
of Malaysia and the Philippines, are flocking to Derawan Islands, last
November, is not repeated.
Syamsul
Maarif said, one of the weaknesses of the management of marine tourism
in Indonesia is a bureaucracy that has not been thought importance of
public entrepreneurship. It is characterized among other things by innovation, creative, proactive, and orientation of the public.
Deputy
Managing Editor of Kompas Daily Tri Agung Kris said, many people do not
know about the outermost small islands, much less interesting stories
behind them. For example, the Lungsurannaga Island legend tells of a dragon sheds its skin before facing large estuarine crocodile.
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Director
of PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan and Ratu Boko hope
concept Great Yogyakarta is expected to attract tourists. One with the Great Yogyakarta tour packages are offered to the tourists.He said that the concept of Great Yogyakarta should be considered as a single entity. He reasoned with Borobudur temple as a magnet, the three regions,
namely Central Java, Yogyakarta and Solo can be affected by the impact
of tourist visits.
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"We've
got a common vision in developing tourism. According to the tourism
department launched Yogyakarta. The focus Borobudur as a magnet," he
said. Lailly explain the direction of the development of culture, namely Borobudur Temple as an attraction for tourists. He positioned the Borobudur as a "Center of Knowledge" for the tourists so that a longer stay around Borobudur."If (tourists) like Borobudur days later could stay. I myself learned two years has not been completed," he said.Earlier, Lailly said the target of the visit Borobudur in 2015 was 3.6 million. He
also said that until the middle of 2015, approximately 240 thousand
tourists visit the Park Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java.
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Director
of PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan and Ratu Boko hope
concept Great Yogyakarta is expected to attract tourists. One with the Great Yogyakarta tour packages are offered to the tourists.He said that the concept of Great Yogyakarta should be considered as a single entity. He reasoned with Borobudur temple as a magnet, the three regions,
namely Central Java, Yogyakarta and Solo can be affected by the impact
of tourist visits.
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"We've
got a common vision in developing tourism. According to the tourism
department launched Yogyakarta. The focus Borobudur as a magnet," he
said. Lailly explain the direction of the development of culture, namely Borobudur Temple as an attraction for tourists. He positioned the Borobudur as a "Center of Knowledge" for the tourists so that a longer stay around Borobudur."If (tourists) like Borobudur days later could stay. I myself learned two years has not been completed," he said.Earlier, Lailly said the target of the visit Borobudur in 2015 was 3.6 million. He
also said that until the middle of 2015, approximately 240 thousand
tourists visit the Park Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java.
Province Central Java area synonymous with the majority located in the lowlands. However, when it comes to high-altitude areas, we can not forget Dieng. Plateau region is often referred to as "the roof of Central Java". Dieng has a varied topography height, ie up to about 2,000 meters above sea level.During this time, many people know as the Dieng plateau with plantations of verdant and cold air. Fog blanketed the area in the morning and afternoon. Because it is located on a plateau, the weather was very cold. You need to wear a jacket or other warm clothing when on a visit to Dieng.Dieng is also classified as a tourist area in Central Java. You can visit various temples and craters were formed from volcanic activity volcano. However, the beauty of Dieng is not limited to temples and craters. You can also find a variety of beautiful lakes there. Let's find one by one to reveal the beauty of the lake in Dieng.
Telaga Warna
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This is one of the most sought after lakes in Dieng. This lake has a charming panorama as set in verdant hills. The beauty will be more so when the sun is shining brightly, and makes the alloy blue sky and green hills become more dramatic.Coupled with the effects of shades of red, purple, white, green, and blue. Display color lake is truly awe-inspiring. Surface color changing lake is the most sought-after tourist. That said, the content of sulfur or sulfur that is high enough to make this lake into a variety of colors when hit by sunlight.
Telaga Pengilon
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The word "Pengilon" in Javanese means mirror. Thus, when viewed from the sense of the word, Pengilon can be interpreted as a "mirror lake". This designation is certainly not without reason. The term "Pengilon" is fit to describe this lake.Pengilon have clear blue water, as reflective of the blue sky. So crystal clear, to the extent that this lake like a mirror as clear and sparkling when hit by sunlight. Green grass like a swamp as if framing a "mirror" of this.
Telaga Merdada
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This is one of the largest lake in Dieng. Ponds Merdada better known as a source of water for agriculture around Dieng. In addition, the region is also famous as a lake Merdada popular tourist area in Dieng. If you are interested to witness its beauty, you can hire a boat to go around this beautiful lake. You can also fish in this lake.
Telaga Cebong
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"Tadpole" in Javanese means frogs. Name of this lake is somewhat unique. However, you do not imagine that the lake is inhabited by many frogs so impressed disgusting. By contrast, in the panorama is no less beautiful lake with other lakes.
Tadpole pond located under Mount Sikunir. Sikunir usually a tourist location to watch the sunrise at Dieng panorama. So you can imagine, you will see a lake with a backdrop of green hills and patches of beautiful plantation.
Telaga Menjer
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The specialty of this lake is not only the clear water. Lake located at an altitude of 1,300 above sea level, it has a direct contact with the side of a high cliff. Natural sculptures make climbing into a sort of "wall" that limits the lake. To enjoy its beauty, you can also take a boat here.Road to Dieng is not easily traversed. Most of the region is the area in Wonosobo and Banjarnegara has a hilly topography. Roads heaving with sharp bends is not a surprise. Nevertheless, the beautiful scenery of hills green by plantation crops into sight closely in memory.
SOUND rumbling sound of running water is clear and loud. Water splash override steaming stone. In the virgin forest surrounding the falls smothered it. Local people call Niagara Seven Angels.This is the charm of a new tour in North Aceh. To get there, you can use the path to Geureudong Punteut Pase Lhokseumawe, North Aceh. This paved streets easily passed. However, entering the forest is very difficult to pass. Muddy streets and climbing.
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For fans of motorsports trail, this is where a suitable adrenaline. People called this pathway "Barak Command". When conflicts occur in Aceh, the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) established a barracks in the region.Barak is what is called Barak Command are located geographically
located in the village of Pulo meuria, District Geureudong Pase, Aceh
Utara.To reach the waterfall must divide the marsh or alue tramp, the flow of the water flowing into the River Keureuto, North Aceh. "Indeed, the access road is still very difficult. But, there was joy. Because nature is very beautiful, "said the man who is familiarly called this Lambeuso.Seven Angels name signifies because it is a seven-level waterfall and flowing. This inland region is not yet accessible to the public.In addition to the Seven Angels, there is also a waterfall in Ujeun alue and alue tweezers Geureudong District of PASE. Both the waterfalls also offers the charm and beautiful. "Generally visitors who came were young children. Because it takes extra energy to divide the road, "said Lambeuso.For you lovers of waterfalls, please test your adrenaline to this waterfall. Please enjoy the cold waterfall nan virgin.
In Indonesian, ancient religious buildings called temples; temple
term is also used more broadly to refer to all the ancient buildings
dating from the Hindu-Buddhist in the archipelago, such as gates, gate,
and petirtaan (pool and shower baths). The
origin of the name Borobudur unclear, although it is the original
name of most temples in Indonesia is not known.The name Borobudur
was first written in the book "The History of Java" by Sir Thomas
Raffles. Raffles wrote about a monument named borobudur,
but no older document that mentions the exact same name. The only
manuscript ancient Javanese give clues about the building of the
Buddhist saint who might refer to Borobudur is Nagarakretagama, written
by MPU Prapanca in 1365.
Bore-Budur
name, which is then written Borobudur, probably written Raffles in
English grammar to refer to the closest village to the temple, the
village Bore (Boro); Most of the temple was often named after the village where the temple stood. Raffles
also suspect that the term 'Budur' may be associated with the term Buda
in the Java language, which means "ancient" - it means, "Boro ancient".
However, other archaeologists believe that the name Budur derived
from the term Bhudhāra which means mountain.
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Bore-Budur
name, which is then written Borobudur, probably written Raffles in
English grammar to refer to the closest village to the temple, the
village Bore (Boro); Most of the temple was often named after the village where the temple stood. Raffles
also suspect that the term 'Budur' may be associated with the term Buda
in the Java language, which means "ancient" - it means, "Boro ancient". However, other archaeologists believe that the name Budur derived
from the term Bhudhāra which means mountain.
Many theories attempt to explain the name of this temple. One
of them states that the name is probably derived from the word
Sambharabhudhara, which means "mountain" (bhudara) where the slopes are
located terraces. In addition there are several other folk etymology. Suppose Borobudur word derived from the words "the Buddha" is due to shift the sound becomes Borobudur. Another explanation is that the name comes from the two words "coal" and "beduhur". The
word bara said to have originated from the monastery, while there are
also other explanations where coal comes from Sanskrit which means
temple or monastery and beduhur meaning is "high", or to remind the
Balinese language means "above". So the point is a monastery dormitories were on high ground.Historian J.G. de Casparis in his dissertation for a doctorate in 1950 argued that Borobudur is a place of worship. Based
on the inscriptions Karangtengah and Tri Tepusan, Casparis estimates
Borobudur is the founder of a dynasty Mataram dynasty king named
Samaratungga, doing construction around 824 AD The huge building will be
completed at the time of her daughter, Queen Pramudawardhani. Borobudur construction is expected to take half a century. In
the inscription Karangtengah also mentioned about the conferment of
land sima (land tax free) by CRI Kahulunan (Pramudawardhani) to maintain
Kamulan called Bhūmisambhāra.The term Kamulan itself comes from
the word originally meaning a place origins, a sacred building to honor
the ancestors, the possibilities ancestor of the Sailendra dynasty. Casparis
estimates that Bhumi Sambhāra Bhudhāra in Sanskrit means "Hill set ten
levels boddhisattwa virtue", is the original name of Borobudur.
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Prambanan
is the largest Hindu temple and grandest ever built in the ancient
Javanese kingdom Hindu temple construction was started by Rakai Pikatan
as a rival Buddhist temple of Borobudur and Sewu temple which is located
not far from Prambanan. Some
historians have long suspected that the construction of grand Hindu
temple to mark the return to power Sanjaya family on Java, it is related
to the theory of the twin house of different beliefs competing; namely the Sanjaya dynasty of Hindu and Buddhist Sailendra dynasty. Surely,
with the construction of this temple indicate that Hinduism Saiwa back
the support of the royal family, after the Sailendra dynasty tend to be
more supportive Mahayana Buddhist. It is marked that the kingdom Medang switch focus their religious support, from Mahayana Buddhism to the cult of Shiva.
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The
building was first built around 850 AD by Rakai Pikatan and
continuously refined and expanded by King Lokapala and king Balitung
Maha Sambu. Based
on the inscriptions Siwagrha to the year 856 AD, the sacred building
was built to honor the god Shiva, and the original name of the building
is in Sanskrit is Siwagrha (Sanskrit: Shiva-grha which means: 'The house
of Shiva') or Siwalaya (Sanskrit: Shiva-laya that means:
'Realm of Shiva' or 'Natural Shiva'). In this inscription mentioned
that during the construction of the temple Siwagrha ongoing, carried
out public works also changes in the water system to move the streams
near this temple. River in question is the Peel river that flows from north to south along the west side of the temple complex of Prambanan. Historians
suspect that the original flow of the river curving turn towards the
east, and is considered too close to the temple so that erosion of the
river could endanger the construction of the temple. This
water system project done by creating a new river that cuts spatula
curved river with the north-south axis along the west wall outside the
temple complex. Former river channel original and then backfilled to provide broader
land for the construction of a row of ancillary temple (temple or temple
guards escort).Some archaeologists believe that the Shiva statue in Garbhagriha (main
hall) in the Shiva temple as the main temple is a statue of the king
Balitung embodiment, as the statue pedharmaan him posthumously.This
building complex periodically continue to be refined by the kings of
Mataram Medang the next, like a king Daksha and Tulodong, and expanded
by constructing additional hundreds of temples around the main temple. Because
of the grandeur of this temple, Prambanan temple serves as a grand
temple Mataram Kingdom, where important ceremonies convening various
kingdoms. At
the height of its glory, historians suspect that hundreds of pastors
brahmin and his students gathered and inhabit the outer court of the
temple to study the Vedas and implement various Hindu rituals and
ceremonies. While the center of the Mataram kingdom palace royal or supposedly located somewhere near Prambanan in Kewu Plain.
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Name
Prambanan, is derived from the name of the village where the temple
stands, believed to be the change of the name of the dialect of Javanese
language of the term theology Hindu Para Brahman means "Brahman
Supreme" is Brahman or the eternal realities highest and greatest that
can not be described, which is often equated with the concept of God in Hinduism. Another opinion considers the Brahman may refer to the heyday of the temple was formerly filled by brahmins. Another opinion put forward the notion that the name "Prambanan" comes
from the root word mban in the Java language that is meaningful to bear
or have a task, refer to the Hindu gods who took on the task to
organize and run the harmony of the universe.
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The original name of this Hindu temple complex is the name of Sanskrit; Siwagrha (House of Shiva) or Siwalaya (Natural Shiva), based shivagrha inscription which is dated 778 Saka (856 AD). Trimurti glorified in this temple complex of three main temples venerate Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. But Shiva Mahadeva who occupy the main hall in the temple of Shiva is the god most venerated in this temple complex.
Candi Prambanan or Loro Jonggrang is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, which was built in the 9th century BC. This
temple is dedicated to Trimurti, the three main Hindu gods Brahma as
the creator god, Vishnu as the preserver god, and Shiva as a god of
destruction. Based on the inscriptions Siwagrha original name of this temple
complex is Siwagrha (Sanskrit which means 'house of Shiva'), and indeed
in garbagriha (main hall) of the temple sits a statue of Shiva Mahadeva
three meters high which shows that in this temple of Lord Shiva are
preferred.The
temple complex is located in the district of Prambanan, Sleman and sub
Prambanan, Klaten, approximately 17 kilometers northeast of
Yogyakarta, 50 kilometers southwest of Surakarta and 120 kilometers
south of Semarang, exactly on the border between the provinces of
Central Java and Yogyakarta. It is very unique, Prambanan temple is located in the
administrative area Bokoharjo village, Prambanan, Sleman, while the
entrance to the Prambanan temple complex located in the village
administration Tlogo, Prambanan, Klaten.
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This
temple is including the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the largest Hindu
temple in Indonesia, and one of the most beautiful temples in Southeast
Asia. The
architecture is shaped tall and slender according to Hindu architecture
in general with the Shiva temple as the main temple has a height
reached 47 meters towering in the center of the complex cluster of
temples are smaller. As one of the temples of the grandest in
Southeast Asia, Prambanan temple the main attraction of tourists visiting from all over the world.
According
to the inscription Siwagrha, this temple was built in about 850 BC by
Rakai Pikatan, and continue to be developed and expanded by Balitung
Maha Sambu, during Medang Mataram kingdom.
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Borobudur is a Buddhist temple located in Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The
location of the temple is approximately 100 km southwest of Semarang,
86 km to the west of Surakarta, and 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta. Stupa-shaped temple was founded by the Mahayana Buddhists around the year 800 AD during the reign of the Sailendra dynasty. Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple or shrine in the world, and one of the largest Buddhist monument in the world.
This
monument consists of six terraces square on which there are three
courtyards circular, the walls are decorated with 2,672 relief panels
and originally there were 504 statues of Buddha. Borobudur has a
collection of reliefs of Buddha most complete in the world. The main
stupa biggest teletak in the middle once crowned this building, surrounded by three
rows of circular 72 perforated stupas in which there are statues of
buddha sitting cross-legged in the lotus position perfectly with mudra
(hand gesture) Dharmachakra mudra (turning the wheel of dharma).
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This
monument is a model of the universe and built as a shrine to honor
Buddha also functions as a place of pilgrimage to lead mankind to switch
from natural lust to enlightenment and wisdom according to the
teachings of Buddha. The pilgrims enter through the east side begin
the ritual at the base of the temple walk
this sacred building circling clockwise, while continuing to ascend to
the next steps through the three levels of the realm in Buddhist
cosmology. The third level is Kamadhatu (the realm of lust), Rupadhatu (the realm of intangibles), and Arupadhatu (formless realm). In this journey the pilgrim goes through a series of hallways and
stairs with witnessing no less than 1,460 relief panels beautifully
carved on the wall and balustrade.
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According
to historical evidence, Borobudur was abandoned in the 14th century as
the weakening of the influence of the royal Hindu and Buddhist in Java
as well as begin the influence of Islam. The world began to realize
the existence of this building since it was discovered in 1814 by Sir
Thomas Stamford Raffles, the then as the British Governor General of Java. Since then Borobudur has suffered a series of rescue and restoration efforts. The restoration project was held in the period 1975 to 1982 for the
efforts of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and UNESCO, then
this historic site included in the list of World Heritage Sites.
Borobudur is still used as a place of religious pilgrimage; each year Buddhists who come from all over Indonesia and abroad gather at Borobudur to celebrate Vesak Trisuci. In the world of tourism, tourism Borobudur is Indonesia's single most visited tourist
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