Sleman - Candi Sambisari Tourism Review

A. Overview 
Sambisari temple is one of the relics of the glory of Hindu temples in Java which administratitf located in the district of Sleman, Yogyakarta Special Province (DIY). Syiwaistis temple built in homage to the X century by the dynasty dynasty was discovered in 1966 by accident by a farmer from the village named Sambisari Karyoniangun while digging in his field.

Following up on these findings, Institute of Archaeology in Yogyakarta and then do research and excavations. Based on geological research on the rock temple and the land that has been hoard for hundreds of years, the temple is estimated as high as 7.5 m of material buried by the eruption of Mount Merapi in 1006 AD Furthermore, the results of excavations conducted in July 1966, ascertained that the area was indeed a temple site. At the time of excavation also found other historical objects, such as jewelry, pottery, and inscriptions made of sheet gold. According to the excavator, the findings indicate that Sambisari temple was built around 812-838 AD when Hindu Kingdom of Mataram (Mataram) was led by King Rakai Garung. After the excavation completed, began the process of rearrangement of parts of the temple which was scattered. Since then, the temple site is designated as cultural reserves.

In 1987, the Yogyakarta Archaeological Center conduct the restoration and reconstruction of the temple complex. Of the reconstruction process, ascertained that the position of the temple is at a depth of 6.5 meters from the ground. Because of its position under the surface of the land, the surrounding community, then known as the Temple Sambisari underground temple.

B. Feature 
Compared with-cand Hindu temple in the land of the other Java, Sambisari temple has its own uniqueness, which lies beneath the surface of the soil as deep as 6.5 m. Thus, when visitors see it from the side, this temple as if emerging from underground.In terms of architecture, this temple also has a privilege, which can be seen from the parts that make up the whole temple complex. The main part of this temple has a height of 7.5 m, a square measuring 15.6 x 13.6 m. According to the Yogyakarta Archaeological Center, Temple complex Sambisari estimated size is larger than if carried out further excavations. But if done excavation again, it is feared the temple will be flooded when the rainy season, because its position is lower than the river located in the west.

For visitors wishing to enter the main building, may be leading to the entrance located on the west side of the main building. During the climb the stairs to the entrance, visitors will find unique ornaments in the form of wings found on the stairs. At the wing tip the ladder, there are reliefs Makara supported by the two statues that resemble stunted creatures. Another uniqueness of this temple is not a pillar, so that the base also functions as a pillar. In this section there is a walkway that surrounds the body temple and has 12 steps.
On the outside of the body of the main building of the temple, visitors can find niches as a place to put the statue. Visitors can see the statue of Goddess Durga in the north, the statue of Ganesha on the east side, and a statue of Agastya in the south. Two other niches that are on the right and left of the door, is where the statue of the god of the doorman, the Mahakala and Nadisywara. Unfortunately, the statue is currently not in place caused by the hands of people who are not responsible. Visitors can also find a statue of Yoni and Linga is large at a booth inside the body temple.

Elain's main temple, the temple complex there are also 3 pieces Sambisari ancillary temples or accompanying temple is located in front of the main temple. Ancillary temple has an area 4.8 square meters and a height of 5 meters. While the exterior of the temple, visitors can see a wall made of white stone with a size of 50 mx 48 m that surrounds the temple.

C. Location 
Temple Sambisari administratively located in the hamlet Sambisari, Purwomartani Village, District Kalasan Sleman District, Yogyakarta Special Province (DIY), Indonesia

D. Ticket 
To enter the temple complex Sambisari, visitors free of charge are very cheap, at only Rp500, 00 per person (June 2008)

E. Access 
To reach the temple site is located about 12 km to the east of Yogyakarta city this or 5 km from the Prambanan temple, can be reached by bus Yogya-Solo majors until mile 10 where there is a signpost to the temple. From the edge of the road, travel about 2 miles longer be reached by motorcycle taxi.

F. Facilities and Other Accommodations 
Because it lies in the middle of rice fields, around the complex Candisari can not be found supporting facilities are complete enough. Visitors can only find a few simple amenities such as food stalls, grocery stores, mosques, located in the township residents near the temple complex. For visitors who need accommodation facilities and a more complete, the nearest place to get it is in the city of Yogyakarta, which is about 12 km to the west. In this city provided the facilities are complete, such as hotels, restaurants, malls, international airports (Airport Adisucipto), means a variety of religious worship, beauty salons, cafes, art galleries, museums, and others.

Sleman - Candi Prambanan Tourism Review

A. Overview 
Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, even in Southeast Asia. The temple is also known as Rara Jonggrang temple was built around the year 850 AD by the Sanjaya Dynasty.Temple since 1991 by UNESCO as world cultural heritage (World Heritage Wonder) This complex occupies an area of ​​39.8 hectares. Rose as high as 47 feet or five meters higher than Borobudur temple, Prambanan seemingly strong and sturdy. This is consistent with the background of the construction of this temple, which wanted to show the glory of Hindu civilization in the land of Java.Then why is also called Candi Prambanan Jonggrang Rara? It is associated with a legend which is believed to be partly the Java community about this temple. Once, a prince named Bondowoso fell in love with a beautiful princess was her face, she benama Jonggrang Rara. Since no power to refuse the prince's love, Jonggrang Bondowoso to submit the terms to the temple with 1,000 statues made overnight. The request was nearly fulfilled, before it finally managed to ask for help Jonggrang villagers to pound rice and make a fire in order to impress the atmosphere was morning. Feeling cheated, Bondowoso newly made statue-999 to then condemn Jonggrang into a statue to 1000.

B. Feature 
Prambanan is the embodiment of Hindu civilization in the land of Java. It can be seen from the temple structure that describes the core belief in Hinduism, namely Trimurti. Prambanan complex has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. These three temples are symbols of Trimurti in Hindu belief. Each main temple has accompanying temple, namely Nandini for Shiva, Swan to Brahma, and Garuda for Vishnu. In addition, there are two temples wedge, 4 temples color, and 4 corner temples. In the second there are 224 temples.

Prambanan other privileges that must be witnessed by tourists is the beauty of relief-relief on the wall of the temple. The story of Ramayana to be the main reliefs of this temple. However, other relief that is not less interesting is the Kalpataru tree that the Hindu religion is considered as a tree of life, sustainability, and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief of Kalpataru tree depicted flanking a lion. The existence of this tree describe how the Java community-ninth century had wisdom to manage its environment.

For visitors who want to finish the curiosity of the ins and outs of the Prambanan temple, visitors can also visited a museum in the temple complex. In this museum, visitors can enjoy an audio visual history of the discovery of the Prambanan temple until the renovations are complete. For tourists who visited with the family, at Prambanan temple there are also playgrounds for the kids and the mini train that can lead visitors around the tourist area.

One of the tour event to be missed is the staging of the Ramayana Ballet. Ramayana Ballet is the performing arts to unite various Javanese arts such as dance, drama, and music on one stage and one momentum to present the story of Ramayana, Valmiki's legendary epic written in Sanskrit. The story of Ramayana is sung in the show is a translation of the reliefs carved on the temple of Prambanan. Ramayana story carved on the temple is similar to the story that develops in the oral tradition in India. The road is long and suspenseful story is summarized in four plays or acts, namely: abduction of Sinta, Anoman mission to Alengka, Kumbakarna or Ravana's death, and the reunion of Rama-Shinta. The play has been running since 1960 and held every month on full moon nights.

C. Location 
Prambanan Prambanan is located in the village which is administratively divided into two parts, namely the district of Sleman, Yogyakarta Province and Klaten district, Central Java Province.

D. Access 
It lies right on the edge of the highway in Yogyakarta and Solo make the Prambanan temple complex is easy to reach from any direction, either from the direction of Yogyakarta and Solo. If the direction of Yogyakarta, visitors simply remove the cost of Rp. 4000.00 to get location. If visitors take the bus Transjogja, visitors need only mebayar Rp. 3000.00. Meanwhile, if traveling from the direction of Solo, visitors spend only Rp. 6000.00. For visitors who start the journey from Klaten, many paths to choose from, can use the bus Yogyakarta-Solo majors or major bus terminal-Prambanan Klaten. Both are just as easy.

E. Ticket Price
Entrance is distinguished between local tourists with foreign tourists. For the local tourist entrance fee of Rp. 8000.00 while for tourists entrance fee of U.S. $ 10. Prambanan Temple attractions are open daily starting at 8:00 to 17:00 pm.

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities 
Around the temple complex of accommodation available and facilities are quite complete, such as hotels / lodging houses, restaurants / restaurants, souvenir shops, telecom shops and internet cafes. In addition, the presence of the power tour guide who easily found around the temple will complete the visit of tourists. Because, they will guide tourists to trace-jekak fame Hindu-Javanese civilization with the Prambanan Temple as its main monuments.