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Cetha temple is one of the temple that was built in the days of the Majapahit Empire, which in the reign of King UB V. It is said that the name Cetha, which in Javanese means clear, is used as the name of the village where the temple is located because of the hamlet Cetha people can clearly different directions. To the north looks sights Karanganyar and Solo with background Merbabu and Merapi and, furthermore, the peak of Mount Cleft. To the west and east look green hills stretching, while to the south looks back and Lawu children.
Cetha temple complex was first discovered by Van der Vlis in 1842. Furthermore, the historic building is a lot of attention as the archaeologist WF Sutterheim, K.C. Crucq, N.j. Krom, A.J. Bernet Kempers, and Riboet Darmosoetopo. In 1928 the Department of Antiquities conducted research through excavation to find materials more complete reconstruction. Existing buildings, including buildings of wood of the hall, is the result of restoration was undertaken in the late 1970's. It is unfortunate that the restoration or rather called rebuilding is done without regard to the archaeological aspects, so the authenticity of the form can not be justified scientifically.
From the writings found at the temple, it is known that the temple was built around the year 1451-1470, ie during the end of the Majapahit Kingdom. Cetha Temple is a Hindu temple built for purpose 'ruwatan', ie ruwatan or rescue from disaster and other forms of pressure due to the ongoing turmoil at the time. The fact that the temple is a Hindu temple is very interesting, because the Majapahit kings embraced Buddhism. 'Irregularities' is alleged to have close links with development objectives. At that time the kingdom of Majapahit is undergoing a process of collapse with mounting social unrest, political, cultural and even religious procedure before total collapse in the year 1478 AD
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The sun was shining 7 (seven) symbolizes the Sun are believed to be the source of life force. Isosceles triangle symbolizes guidance for a world that is sinking into the sea of darkness. In the middle of isosceles triangle is a circle containing three frogs, each facing a different angle.
In every triangle there is the painting of a lizard. In the heavy line that divides the east side there is a form of eel crowned with a crab on the south side of the picture and mimi (a type of sea animal) on the north side. The overall shape is a picture of hope for fertility, good soil fertility and human. Triangle with a male form at the top symbolizes the unity of men and women, two being opposite nature but can not be separated from each other as a symbol of a small universe (microcosm) in man. On the west side of the second terrace, one each in the left and right of the stairs next to the patio, looking two rooms were only a foundation course. The stairs leading to the next terrace is an arrangement of andesite composition are not neat. On the left and right are the ruins of a stone staircase no apparent original form.
The third terrace is a page that is not too broad. As found in previous terrace, the terrace on the west side there are also a couple of rooms that flank the path to the stairs to the upper terrace. In the room there is a stone structure form a rectangle lengthwise from north to south. On the wall of stone structure looks moldings people and animals. It is said that the relief is an excerpt from Song of Sudamala. Relief that the theme is also present in the Song Sudamala Sukuh. Relief that reinforce the notion that Cetha temple built for the purpose of 'Ruwatan'. The stairs next to the patio made of andesite stone very neat arrangement, is graded intervals (landing) is quite wide at every level. The cliffs on the right think and stone staircase supported by a plaster compound. No information on whether the household obtained is the result of restoration ever done before or is the original staircase.
On the side of the (western) are a pair of fourth terrace Bima statues guarding a stone staircase to the terrace fifth. The fifth is a courtyard patio with a roofed building, called the gazebo outside. The building without walls flanking the staircase leading to the terrace to six. According to information obtained from the caretaker, an outdoor gazebo lounge area for guests who will be facing the King UB.
On the west side of the patio to six, at the foot of the stairs, there is a statue Kalacakra and a pair of statues of Ganesha. The stairs leading to the seventh terrace is also very neat arrangement and made 3-storey. The cliffs on both sides reinforced with plaster stone staircase. At the top there is a gate which is the entrance to the seventh terrace, a courtyard surrounded by stone walls. Similar to the gazebo outside, on the porch of the hall there are also a pair of roof with no walls. The terrace is called pendapa inside. On the west side of the hall there are stairs leading to the terrace next.
Eighth porch is a room used for worship. In front of the room there are two stone statues with Java script that shows the building of the Temple Cetha year. On the west side, at the back of the room, there are stairs to the porch ninth.
On the left and right side of the room there is nine west terrace facing east. The second room serves as storage space artifacts. On the east side, opposite each supports two storage buildings. Building on the north side and the statue Sabdapalon on the south side contains a statue Nayagenggong. Both are clown figures (caregivers as well as royal adviser) at the time.
The western side of the ninth terrace bounded by stone walls that serve as a gate into a stone staircase hallway leading to a room on the terrace tenth.
On each side of this room there are three wooden buildings facing each other. In each building there is a statue. One of the row of statues located in the north is a row of statues of King UB. In the southern row, again, there are statues Kalacakra. South western end of the row is a master Supa heirloom storage. Supa is a master craftsman masters (heirloom weapon makers) are well known and respected in his lifetime. The western side of the tenth terrace bounded by a stone wall that serves as a gateway into a hallway stone steps leading to the terrace eleventh.
At the top of the hallway there is a high stone wall around 1.60 meters insulate stairs to the main room, a building without a roof, surrounded by high stone walls nearly 2 m, with an area of about 5 m2. The main room is King UB guesthouse is located higher than all the other room, so out of place can be seen clearly in the spaces below.
The main building Cetha temple located in the rear yard and on the highest terrace and overlooks the mountain top. This reflects the belief that the sanctity of the temple is part of the surrounding nature. Cetha temple architecture is based on the concept that the gods and not dwell in the sky, but at the top of the mountain. Mountains are the source of energy that appear or not appear. Whereas the main temple building is actually located at the top of the page and the rear, unlike the concept of the temple in general, which puts forward the subspace As with the center of all activities, similar to those found in the temple Panataran, Blitar. Far to the west of this temple, on a plateau a bit high, there is a 'spring' or concubines bathing pool where the king and his ladies-in-waiting. Too bad that the spring is not maintained, unlike the temples always cleaned at least once a year.
Until now Cetha temple is still used as a place of worship and visited by Hindus, especially on Tuesdays and Fridays seitap dated 1 Sura (Javanese calendar). Every 6 months in this temple held Wuku Medangsia warning. Besides Hindus, many tourists who visit this temple, both men and women. There is a taboo for women visitors, the wearing skirts. It is recommended for women who visit in order to wear trousers. Maybe abstinence is related to the belief that the temple is a temple Cetha lanang (male temple), which describes the many temples that sensitive body parts.
The temple has a close relation with the Cetha Sukuh are located relatively close together. Sukuh established in the year 1440 AD is located on the lower ground than the temple Cetha.
