Nothing strange feeling that Karyowinangun descend on a morning in the year 1966. But a rare occurrence in the field experienced at the time, when he was swinging spade into the ground. Hoe is swung to the ground hitting a large rock that once seen as having carved on its surface. Karyowinangun and people around were surprised by the existence of the stone.Archeological department was aware of the findings come too soon and then set the field area as a sanctuary Karyowinangun immemorial. The carved stone was supposed to be part of a temple that may be buried in the area. Excavation was undertaken to find hundreds of slabs of stone and ancient statues. And indeed, the stones were indeed a component of a temple.
After 21 years, the beauty of the temple can be enjoyed. The temple building named Sambisari stands grandly in Sambisari, Purwomartani Kalasan District, Sleman, 10 kilometers from the city center. You can reach by driving through the cross roads Yogya-Solo to see a signboard to this temple. Next, you turn left to follow the road.
YogYES got surprised when he arrived at the temple area. Looking at the middle area of the temple, only a stone structure looks as if the roof plays only a few feet above the ground. YogYES wondered what it Sambisari temple that small? After the close, then we have some answers. Apparently, Sambisari temple is 6.5 meters lower than the surrounding area.
Estimated Sambisari temple was built between 812 - 838 AD, probably during the reign of Rakai Garung. Temple complex consists of 1 main temple and 3 supporting temples. There are 2 fences surrounding the temple complex, a fence was totally reconstructed, while one other hedge only showed a little to the east of the temple. Still as a barrier, there are 8 pieces scattered commemorative stakes in each direction of the wind.
The main temple building is unique because it does not have a mat like other temples in Java. Foot of the temple also functions as the foundation to the ground. The foot of the temple left plain, without reliefs or decorations. Various ornaments SIMBAR most of which are found on the body to the top of the temple exterior. The ornaments look like batik motif.
Up the stairs entrance of the temple, you can see an ornament of a lion in the open mouth of makara (the magical animal in Hindu mythology) are open. The figure of makara in Sambisari is an evolution of the makara form in India that can be a combination of an elephant with a fish or a crocodile with a curved tail.
1-meter-wide corridor will be found after passing the last stair entrance of the temple. Around it, you will find the 3 recesses each containing a statue. On the north side, there is a statue of Durga (the wife of Siva) with 8 hands each holding a weapon. While on the east side there is Ganesha statue (son of Durga). On the south side, there is a statue with aksamala Agastya (beads) are worn around the neck.
Entering the main temple, we can see the phallus and the yoni large enough, about 1.5 meters. Its existence shows that this temple was built as a place to worship Lord Shiva. Phallus and yoni in the booth of the main temple is also used to make holy water. Typically, water is poured on the phallus and allowed to flow through a small ditch on the yoni, and then accommodated in a container.
Exit from the main temple to the west, you can see the three temples perwara (coach) who is facing the opposite direction. There are allegations that this perwara temple was intentionally constructed without roof because when the excavation was found in the rocks of the roof. Part in the middle perwara temple has a square pedestal is decorated with dragons and padmasana (lotus flower) spherical convex on it. Possibly, padmasana and saucers were used as places for statues or offerings.
When you are satisfied with enjoying the beauty of the temple, you can go to the information. Some of the photos depicting the environmental field and Karyowinangun before the excavation of the temple when the initial conditions of the discovery. There are also photographs of the excavation and reconstruction of the temple that lasted for tens of years, including photos other objects found during excavation, such as bronze statues that are kept at the Archeological Heritage Preservation Hall.
Sambisari temple of beauty that we can enjoy is the result of hard work by archaeologists for 21 years. The original temple looked like a giant puzzle, piece by piece lestarinya rearranged for another great cultural heritage of the past.
source: http://www.yogyes.com/id/yogyakarta-tourism-object/candi/sambisari/
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