Ratu Boko Temple, about three miles south of Prambanan temple, there are buildings other relics of Old Mataram Kingdom, namely Ratu Boko Temple complex. Ratu Boko Temple was built during the reign of Rakai Panangkaran, one descendant dynasty dynasty.
Ratu Boko Temple Complex was first discovered in 1790 by van Boeckhlotz. However, only a hundred years later, serious studies of the temple was carried out and published in the book van Ratoe Boko Palace. Supposedly some historians, this temple has a multifunctional, ie, as the fortress palace, temples, and caves.
The entire area of the temple which is located about 196 m above sea level is 250,000 m2, divided into four sections, namely central, west, southeast, and east. The middle of the temple consists of building the main gate, the field, burning temples, ponds, stone berumpak, and paseban. The southeast includes hall, halls, three temples, ponds, and the princess complex. In this section there is also a well named Amrita Mantana which means holy water. That said, the water in these wells has a property that can bring good luck to the wearer. In the east there is a cave complex, Buddhist stupas, and ponds. While in the west there are hills that are very attractive for the location of rest after this weary around the temple area.
Ponds and caves in the area of Candi Ratu Boko
Ratu Boko Temple has a privilege not shared by other temples in Yogyakarta and Central Java, which is generally made only to a place of worship. Heritage site Ratu Boko temple shows that the building has a trait shown by the presence of profane and paseban princess.
Princess in the temple complex Ratu Boko
In addition, in the temple could also see a blend of elements of Hinduism and Buddhism. This can be seen from the statue of Linga and Yoni, Ganesha statue, and a gold plate that reads swaha ya namah Om Rudra. Slab implies a form of worship of the god Rudra, another name of Lord Shiva. This fact illustrates that the Rakai Panangkaran, the initiator of the temple, a Buddhist can appreciate the citizens who embraced Hinduism.
Of one part in this temple, precisely at the Plaza Andrawina, if facing to the north, visitors will see the beautiful sights of the city of Yogyakarta and Prambanan, with Mount Merapi in the background.If visitors are in the location of this temple until sunset, the feel around the temple will be more beautiful with a tinge of orange in the presence of the evening.
Plaza Andrawina
Ratu Boko Temple area is located about 17 km east of Yogyakarta. Precisely in Bokoharjo District, Sleman District, Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia.
Travelers who visit Ratu Boko Temple area, can use the bus route Trans Jogja at Prambanan keTerminal proceed with using a motorcycle taxi to the Temple of Queen Boko. If you want an easier trip, travelers can rent a car per day
Ratu Boko Temple Complex was first discovered in 1790 by van Boeckhlotz. However, only a hundred years later, serious studies of the temple was carried out and published in the book van Ratoe Boko Palace. Supposedly some historians, this temple has a multifunctional, ie, as the fortress palace, temples, and caves.
The entire area of the temple which is located about 196 m above sea level is 250,000 m2, divided into four sections, namely central, west, southeast, and east. The middle of the temple consists of building the main gate, the field, burning temples, ponds, stone berumpak, and paseban. The southeast includes hall, halls, three temples, ponds, and the princess complex. In this section there is also a well named Amrita Mantana which means holy water. That said, the water in these wells has a property that can bring good luck to the wearer. In the east there is a cave complex, Buddhist stupas, and ponds. While in the west there are hills that are very attractive for the location of rest after this weary around the temple area.
Ponds and caves in the area of Candi Ratu Boko
Ratu Boko Temple has a privilege not shared by other temples in Yogyakarta and Central Java, which is generally made only to a place of worship. Heritage site Ratu Boko temple shows that the building has a trait shown by the presence of profane and paseban princess.
Princess in the temple complex Ratu Boko
In addition, in the temple could also see a blend of elements of Hinduism and Buddhism. This can be seen from the statue of Linga and Yoni, Ganesha statue, and a gold plate that reads swaha ya namah Om Rudra. Slab implies a form of worship of the god Rudra, another name of Lord Shiva. This fact illustrates that the Rakai Panangkaran, the initiator of the temple, a Buddhist can appreciate the citizens who embraced Hinduism.
Of one part in this temple, precisely at the Plaza Andrawina, if facing to the north, visitors will see the beautiful sights of the city of Yogyakarta and Prambanan, with Mount Merapi in the background.If visitors are in the location of this temple until sunset, the feel around the temple will be more beautiful with a tinge of orange in the presence of the evening.
Plaza Andrawina
Ratu Boko Temple area is located about 17 km east of Yogyakarta. Precisely in Bokoharjo District, Sleman District, Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia.
Travelers who visit Ratu Boko Temple area, can use the bus route Trans Jogja at Prambanan keTerminal proceed with using a motorcycle taxi to the Temple of Queen Boko. If you want an easier trip, travelers can rent a car per day
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