Candi Wringinlawang

The temple is located in Wringinlawang Wringinlawang Hamlet, Jati Village Market, District Trowulan, Mojokerto, exactly 11 km from Mojokerto toward Jombang. It is said that first near the temple there is a huge banyan tree that this temple called Candi Wringinlawang (in Javanese, Wringin means banyan, mace meaning door).
Not much is known about the development and function of this temple. In this paper Raffles in 1815, this ancient building known as the Gate Teak Paser. The name is likely related to the name of the village where the temple is located. In a paper in 1907 Knebel, gate is called "Gate Wringinlawang. '
Wringinlawang a temple while, the gate without a roof. Candi moment is normally the outer gate of the building complex. Given its shape, is thought to be an archway gate Wringinlawang to one building complex in the city of Majapahit.

Wringinlawang gate has undergone refurbishment undertaken from 1991 to 1995. Overall the building facing east-west is made of red brick. The foundations of a rectangular gate with size 13 x 11.50 m. Before restoration the southern gate is still intact, standing upright with a height of 15.50 m., While the northern hemisphere only remaining 9 yards.

On the left and right of the stairs up into the gap between the two parts of the gate there is a wall about 2 m tall. The gap between the two parts of the gate is wide enough. It did not look or relief carving on the temple walls. Tiered pyramidal roof of the temple with a square peak. The roof and ornate pattern inverted pyramid on the roof of the temple is similar to the one in the temple Bajangratu.

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Candi Tikus

Rat Temple located in the hamlet Dinuk, Temon Village, District Trowulan, Mojokerto, East Java, about 13 kms south-east of Mojokerto. From the highway Mojokerto-Jombang, at the intersection Trowulan, turned east, passing Swimming Segaran and Bajangratu temple located on the left side of the road. Rat Temple is also located on the left side of the road, about 600 meters from the temple Bajangratu.
Rat Temple originally been buried in the soil was found back in 1914. The excavation site is based on reports Regent Mojokerto, RAA Kromojoyo Adinegoro, about the discovery of a miniature temple in the cemetery of the people. Thorough restoration done in 1984 through 1985. The name 'Rat' is a term used only the local community. It is said that, when found, where the temple is located is a rat's nest.
Has not obtained written information sources clearly explain about when, what, and by whom the Rat Temple was built. However, with the expected tower miniature temple was built between 13 to 14 century AD, because miniature tower is characteristic architecture of that period.
Rat Temple shape that resembles an petirtaan invite debate among scholars of history and archeology of the function. Some experts argue that this temple is petirtaan, bathing the royal family, but some experts have argued that the building was a shelter and distribution of water for residents Trowulan. However, meru shaped tower suggests that this temple also serves as a place of worship.
The building resembles a Rat Temple petirtaan or baths, a pool with several buildings inside. Most of the buildings or rectangular with size 29.5 mx 28.25 m was made of red brick. Interestingly, the lower is located about 3.5 m above the surrounding ground. On the top surface there are about 75 cm wide corridor that surrounds the building. On the inner side, down about 1 m, there is a wider corridor surrounds the pool. The entrance to the temple is on the north side, a 3.5 m wide staircase leading to the bottom of the pool.
On the left and right foot of the stairs there is a rectangular-shaped pool measuring 3.5 mx 2 m with a depth of 1.5 m. On the outside wall of each pond lined three lotus-shaped shower (lotus) made of andesite stone.

Right facing the stairs, just inside the south side, there is a rectangular building with a size of 7.65 mx 7.65 m. In the building there is a 'tower' of about 2 m tall with a roof shaped meru with a flat top. The tower is located in the center of the building is surrounded by 8 towers of similar size smaller. Around the walls of the building lined up 17 feet lotus-shaped showers and makara.

Another interesting point is the existence of two types of bricks of different sizes are used in the construction of this temple. Foot of the temple consists of a large arrangement of red brick covered with an array of red bricks smaller. Besides foot building, located in the fountain even this temple there are two types, made of brick and stone andesite.
The difference in the materials used mice suggests that the temple was built through the phases. In the first phase of construction of the temple's foot used large red brick, while the second stage used a smaller red brick. In other words, the red brick larger size is older than the age of the smaller ones. Fountain made of red bricks in the first phase is expected to be made, because its still stiff. Shower of andesite finer sculpture was made in the second phase is expected. However, it is not known exactly when the second phase of construction is carried out.

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Candi Surawana

The temple is situated in the village of Canggu Surawana, District Pare, Kediri district, about 25 km to the northeast of the town of Kediri. The temple is Wishnubhawanapura real name was probably built in the 14th century to honor Bhre Wengker, a king of the Kingdom of Wengker under the rule of the Majapahit Kingdom. This Wengker King died in the year 1388 AD In Negarakertagama told that in 1361 King Hayam Wuruk of Majapahit've been even stay at Temple Surawana.
Temple Size Surawana not too big, only 8 X 8 m2. The temple is entirely built using the andesite is a Shiva temple. Currently, the entire body and roof of the temple has been destroyed no trace. Only the foot of the temple at about 3 m are still erect in its place. To climb into the hall at the foot of the temple there is a narrow staircase located on the west side. Given the location of the stairs, it can be concluded that this temple facing west.
As contained in Rimbi Temple, Temple Surawana leg looks like a two-tiered, divided by a seam that stands out. The legs are located on the seam slightly indented so that the moisture content, size becomes smaller than the lower leg.

In contrast to that found in the temple Rimbi, relief panels that contain a variety of stories not only terjajar neatly around the bottom of the foot of the temple. Even the top of the foot of the temple filled with relief panels in a larger size and with a more delicate sculptures.

Relief in the lower leg Tantric tell stories, while at the top of the foot has a story of Sri Tanjung, Arjunawiwaha, as well as stories and Crow Bubuksah aking. Such stories were found in temples built for the purpose peruwatan, like Temple and Temple Bajangratu in Trowulan Tegawangi, located also in Pare.

Seeing the environment that has been arranged beautifully, the temple seems to have been undergoing refurbishment Surawana. However, the results are still far from perfect, given that currently only the legs were left temple. In the courtyard of the temple is still a lot of stones and statues that have not been restored into place before. The stones and statues are placed neatly on rows of the cement to prevent the damage by water infiltration.

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Candi Singasari

The temple is situated in the village temple Singasari Renggo, Singosari, Malang regency, about 9 km from the city of Malang to Surabaya direction. The temple is also known as the Temple or the Temple Dome Tower, a name that suggests that the temple Singasari is the highest temple of its time, at least compared to other temples around it. However, at this time in the Singasari Singasari only remaining temple, while the other temples have vanished without trace.
When exactly temple founded Singasari still unknown, but experts estimate the ancient temple was built around 1300 AD, as a tribute to honor the King Kertanegara of Singasari. There are two temples in East Java, which was built to commemorate King Kertanegara, namely Jawi Temple and Temple Singasari. As Candi Jawi Temple Singasari also a Shiva temple. This is evident from the existence of several statues of Shiva in the temple.
Singasari temple building located in the center of the page. The temple sits on the shelf foot about 1.5 m tall, unadorned or relief at the foot of the temple. The stairs up to the lobby at the foot of the temple is not flanked by a staircase with ornate makara cheek as there are other temples. The entrance to the temple in the middle of the room facing south, located on the front side chamber viewer (small booth jutting forward). The entrance looks simple without a frame decorated with carvings. Above the threshold there is a sculptured head of Kala is also very simple carvings. The existence of several sculptures and reliefs are very simple suggests that the construction of the temple Singasari not been fully resolved.
On the left and right door cubicle door, a little to the rear, there is a niche where the statue. Threshold niches also rimless and Kala headdress. Similar niches are on the other three sides of the body temple Singasari. Size larger niches, features a walk-viewer and above the threshold there is a simple headdress Kala. In the middle of the main room there is a yoni that have been damaged at the top. At the foot of the yoni also does not have any sculpture.

At first glance the building looks as tiered temple Singasari two, because the bottom of the rectangular temple roof, resembling a small room with niches on each side. It seems that the original niches contain statues, however Together they currently empty. On top of each threshold 'door' niches are carved headdresses Kala with a more complicated compared to those in the threshold of the entrance and a niche in the temple. Peak of the roof itself shaped tiered meru, growing up smaller. Some seemed to have collapsed the roof peak.

Candi Singasari been restored by the Dutch government in the 1930's, the invisibility of note at the foot of the temple sculptures. However, it seems that the restoration is done the result is not yet complete, because the temple was lined up around the yard a pile of stones that have not been restored to its original position.

In the temple courtyard there are some sculptures Singasari the majority in damaged condition or is under construction, of which Syiwa sculpture in various positions and sizes, Durga, and cow Nandini.

Approximately 300 m to the west of Temple Singasari, after going through the jam-packed retreat, there are two sculptures Dwarapala, giant gate keepers, in very large measure. Each weighing reputedly sculptures weigh 40 tons, the height reached 3.7 m, while the largest body circles reach 3.8 m. Place the second statue to separate around 20 m (now separated by road).

According Dual Cahyono, archaeologists from the State University of Malang (UM), the second sculpture Dwarapala again facing towards the east, ie towards Singasari Temple, but this sculpture on the south side of the face has changed somewhat to the northeast. Shift towards the adoption of the current occurs in the soil. Until the late 1980s the statue was on the south side is still embedded in the ground until limited by the chest. At the back of the sculpture is in the south of the ruins of the building look like a wall of stone. This sculpture is the second unexpected guardian gateway to the King's palace Kertanagara (1268-1292) that is located on the west side (backed) second statue.
Dynasty legend around Singasari
Some temples in East Java, especially those located around the city of Malang, a close historical links with the Government Singasari. Singasari dynasty were descendants of the second husband Ken Dedes, stump Ametung akuwu (sub-district head single rule) Tumapel and Ken Arok, the people most of the killing, took power, and thus seize the stump Ametung wife.
History Singasari Government bore the legend of the master craftsman made kris Gandring very popular among East Java. According to legend, Ken Arok was the son of a woman's affair results Panawijen village, named Ken Endog, with a male deity Brahma. Shortly after birth, babies Ken Arok abandoned by his mother at a cemetery, then found and brought home by a thief transcendent. From this foster father Ken Arok learn about the interrogation tactics and gambling, theft and break-in. As adults it is known as a highly feared marauder Tumapel region. At any time, Ken Arok met a Brahmin named Lohgawe who advised him to leave his world of black. At the instigation Lohgawe, Ken Arok last stop being marauder Tumapel devoted themselves as patriots.
At the time being in Tumapel akuwu, Government of Kediri region, is Ametung stump. Sang Akuwu marry Ken Dedes, the daughter of master craftsman who lived in Panawijen prototype. From marriage is born a son named Brahmana. One day, Ken Dedes Panawijen to pop back to his father. When Ken Dedes dropped off by the government, which revealed the strong winds blow the bottom of the fabric length. At that time, Ken Arok manning the car Ken Dedes could see glimpses of the calves wife Ametung stump. In the eyes of Ken Arok, calves Ken Dedes emit a blinding light. The sight did not want to disappear from the minds of Ken Arok. He then asks it to Mpu prototype. Explained that the master craftsman Ken Arok rays seen a sign that Ken Dedes as a woman destined to be down the kings of the island of Java.
Ken Arok then order a keris to a master craftsman in Tumapel named Mpu Gandring. To make a reliable keampuhannya keris, it may take quite a while to forge, develop and carry out the necessary rituals. Because the ordered kris never finished, Ken Arok became very angry. They seize the unfinished kris then menikamkannya to the body manufacturer. By the term, master craftsman Ken Arok Gandring condemn that too will die at the end of the same kris and kris will ask the victim seven lives.
Keris is made Mpu Gandring by Ken Arok lent to a friend who has a character like showing off, that Kebo Ijo. Kebo Ijo to showcase kris prajuritnya friends and said that was his kris. Once people know kris belongs as belonging to Kebo Ijo, Ken Arok then steal it and use it to stab Ametung stump. By itself counts fall to kebo Ijo, while Ken Arok successfully replace Ametung stump position as akuwu and married Ken Dedes.
Once you have successfully become akuwu, Ken Arok then conquer the Kediri, which by that time was ruled by the King of the time was ruled by King Kertajaya (1191-1222), and set up the Kingdom Singasari. It crowned himself as king with the title of the first Singasari Rajasa Amurwabhumi Bathara Sang. From Ken Dedes, Ken Arok berputra one, named Mahisa Wongateleng, whereas from Ken Umang it also get a son named Tohjaya. Gandring Mpu curse from happening. Ken Arok killed and replaced by the position of Transportation. Transportation was killed and replaced by Tohjaya position. Tohjaya killed and replaced by Ranggawuni, the son of Transportation. Ranggawuni then crowned with the title of king and ruled Singasari Jayawisnuwardhana from the year 1227 to 1268. Jayawisnuwardhana succeeded by his son, who was called Kertanagara Dolog Joko (1268-1292).
Kertanagara is King Singasari last. His reign was overthrown by King Kediri, Jayakatwang. However Jayakatwang successfully defeated by the son-in-law named Raden Wijaya Kertanagara. Raden Wijaya, who are descendants Mahisa Wongateleng and King Udayana in Bali Majapahit kingdom was then set up with central government in Drag (Trowulan).

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Candi Panataran

Panataran Temple located in southwestern slopes of Mount Kelud, about 12 km to the north of the city of Blitar, precisely in the Village Panataran, Ngleggok District, Municipality Blitar. This temple is a collection of old buildings that lined the west-northwest to east and then continues to the southeast, occupying an area of ​​12,946 m2.
Cluster Panataran temple was rediscovered in 1815 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles (1781-1826), Lieutenant Governor-General of the British colonial government in power in the archipelago at that time. Together with Dr. Horsfield a physicist, Raffles Panataran a visit to the temple. Having rediscovered by Raffles, the researchers began to arrive to conduct the investigation and recording of archaeological objects in the Panataran. In 1867, Andre de la Porte with J. Knebel also conducts research on the temple area Panataran. Research results were published in 1900 under the title "De ruines van Panataran".
In the book Negarakertagama, Temple Upgrading called by the name of Temple Palah. It is told that King Hayam Wuruk (1350 - 1389 AD) of the Majapahit frequently visited Palah to worship Hyang Acalapati, otherwise known as Girindra (meaning king of the mountain) in the trust Shiva. Therefore, it is clear that the temple Palah deliberately built in the area with the background Kelud, because it is intended as a place to worship the mountain. The cult of Kelud aims to ward off the danger and avoid disaster that can be caused by the volcano.
According to the inscription on a stone which lies south side of the main building, believed that the temple was built in the early Palah 12th century AD, on the orders of King Srengga of Kediri. However, Temple Panataran steadily through the development and improvement, and even after, the reign of King Hayam Wuruk. This assumption is based on a variety of figures in a written at various places in this temple which ranged from in 1197 to in 1454 AD Panataran all areas, except for pages that are in the southeast, divided by two lines of the transverse wall from north to south into three parts.
a. Gate
Gates into the temple area located on the west side. From the entrance there are stairs down to the courtyard area of ​​about 6 m2. In the courtyard there are two giant statues guard the entrance (Dwarapala), the saucer statue lettering in 1242 Saka (1320 AD) in ancient Javanese script. Based on figures for the writing experts suspect that the temple was inaugurated as the new Panataran shrine royal property (state temple) in the reign of King Jayanegara, Majapahit who ruled in 1309-1328 AD

On the back side of the patio, in between two statues Dwaraphala, there are stairs leading to the front yard. At the top there are still remnants of gate material red brick. The gate is still mentioned by Jonathan Rigg Panataran during a visit to the temple in 1848.

Structure Panataran Temple is interesting because the location of buildings to each other face to face, lined up from front to back, so that at first glance seem a bit confusing. The composition of this kind of building is similar to the arrangement of temples in Bali. In this arrangement, the most sacred buildings in the courts located at the rear or at least, that is the closest to the mountain.

b. court of Home

Bale Agung. In the front yard there are about 6 pieces of the former building, 2 of which can not be recognized by the original form. One of the important buildings Bale Agung, located on the northwest side of the front yard, indented slightly to the west (to the front). Bale Agung, according NJKrom, used for meetings where the priests or markers, such as the temple in Bali. Bale Agung is a building shaped like a rectangular platform measuring 37 X 18.84 m2 with a floor as high as 1.44 meters. The walls and roof of the building was no trace. Only the floors are still intact.

On the floor there are some stone umpak functions previously estimated is as wooden beams converging cantilever roof. The entire floor is made of stone, decorated with dragon sculpture that wind around the wall of the floor and his head pops up in every corner of the floor.

In the middle of each side of the stairway flanked by two statues of Mahakala. All Mahakala statue still in place except those on the east side. Housing minister. The building is located on the north side, parallel to the Bale Agung, is expected to be used as a residence formerly pastor. The whole building has been destroyed, so just stay the order of the remaining pedestals. Batur Pendapa. The building is also called Batur Pendapa. It is located in the southeast Bale Agung, just behind the residence of the priest. As with Bale Agung, which is currently only remaining floors of the building is made of stone, measuring 29.05 x 9.22 m2 with a height of 1.5 m. Floor around the walls are decorated with reliefs stories. Presumably this Pendapa Batur building formerly serves as a place to put offerings in religious ceremonies.
The steps up to the floor The income is only available on the western side or the front. There are two steps, on the left and on the right, which each flanked by a pair of small winged monster sculpture, focusing on one knee and one hand on his rod. Cheek or firewall loop-shaped staircase with decorative Tumpal 'beautiful in its heyday. On the east side of the seam floor wall, hidden between sculptured ornaments and foliage, there are sculptured figures of which show that the building was constructed in the year 1297 Saka or 1375 AD.
The income Batur is also decorated with a sculptured dragons back to back, wind in sekililing floor wall. Second tail of the dragon back to back inter-twine, while his head that looked up, wearing a necklace and tasseled pops up between the pillars of the building.
Other building. Second former others just stay foundation made of red brick. See umpak many miles left in the front yard, there are first suspected buildings that use wood poles as we found in Bali illusive. Many buildings that use wood poles is not known with certainty.
c. Center court
About 8 m in the east or back Batur The income a former brick wall horizontally from north to south, which limit front yard with central courtyard. At the southern end of the border, the line of the front gate, there is a container in front of the gate which is guarded by a pair of Arca Dwarapala in a smaller size than is available at the front gate. On mat one of figure sculpture set in 1214 Saka (1319 M). Not known what events associated with this year's figure. In this central courtyard is reflected around seven former, both made of red brick or stone material made from andesite. Of the seven former building six of them are not recognizable shape.
Two other central court divided by a longitudinal wall of the east-west direction. Is unknown whether this central courtyard surrounded by a wall first, because that left only the foundation only. Similarly, the wall that surrounds the entire areal Panataran already collapsed. Perimeter walls and partition walls made of red brick that is not able to survive in the long passage of time.
Candi year figures. The building is approximately 20 m. The income Batur east, made entirely of andesite stone. Figures quoted Temple Year of buildings on the verge of the entrance is well entrenched figure in 1291 Saka (1369 M). More local communities recognize the references Brawijaya Temple, because this building used as a symbol Kodam Brawijaya. Some people call this Ganesha temple, because in the room of the temple there is a statue of Ganesha (the elephant-headed god). Candi shape figure this year is very known in the society, so that seemed to represent the whole temple Panataran.

Candi year's figures facing to the west, because the door is located on the west side of the temple. On the front page, in the left and right of the temple, there is a sculpture. Foot of the temple is quite high, up the stairs to reach the door made of stone stairs cheek shaped ukel '(loop) large decorative Tumpal' flowers in the form of an isosceles triangle arrangement. In the body, there is room (garba Grha), in which there is a statue of Ganesha.
As other temples, above doorways there kalamakara decoration. Exactly underneath, shown in the figures above mentioned. On the other side of the wall in the third that resembles a hollow dummy door, which is also decorated with kalamakara on it. In East Java, Kalamakara often referred Banaspati which means forest king. Kala above doorways and niches temple meant to scare away evil spirits that dare not enter the temple within.
Roof temple filled with vibrant decor, with a square-shaped peak. In the top room of the temple on the stone mulch available relief 'Surya', ie a circle surrounded by rays form composite vertical lines forming some isosceles triangles. Relief 'Surya' is a symbol of the Majapahit Kingdom also found in several other temples in East Java with a slightly varied form.
Dragon Temple. The building is in quotes because the Dragon Temple around her wound by sculptured shape of a dragon. The temple of 4.83 X 6.57 m. with 4.70 m high. It is also situated in the middle of the court. The entire building is made of andesite stone. As Figures Year temple, the entrance to the temple room is located on the west side. Temple foot high enough to reach the door to create a ladder. Cheek ladder shaped ukel 'beauties' Tumpal'. On the right of the left foot of the stairs there is a statue of the monster had his rod now only one. An existing building is the result of restoration of 1917-1918. Which has been restored to its original form only part of the legs and the body temple. The possibility eaves made of durable materials that are not collapsed.

On the wall of the temple body sculpture stands nine figures on the left and right entrance, at every corner, and the other walls in the middle third. Plan this figure is described in the luxury and haute government grounded by 'Prabha' (where the dependent dihisasi with divine rays).

One one hand on his bell, and the other hand to sustain the body dragon circling the top of the building. Among the sculptured figures are patterned circle sculpture called 'medallion motif'. In the circle there is a combination of relief foliage or flowers and a variety of animals. Between the circles is there relief animal stories in a smaller size. Love story depicted in this relief not be disclosed.
According to people who have previously visited Bali Panataran, functions similar to the functions of the Dragon Temple Kehen Pura in Bali, which is as a repository of objects belonging to the gods. Perhaps more accurate when compared to the Dragon Temple Pura Taman Sari which is located in Klungkung regency. Pura was found in 1975 showed a close relationship with Majapahit. Besides functioning as a place of worship Kingdom of Klungkung, Pura Taman Sari also be used as a 'pemasupatian' (of supernatural power) of heirloom weapons brought from the kingdom of Majapahit. When the comparison is justified, then the function of the Dragon Temple not only to keep things belong ceremony of the gods, but also as a 'pemasupatian' inheritance belongs to the Majapahit. Thus, for the needs of the 'pemasupatian', Majapahit inheritances should not be brought to Bali.
d. In court
The last page is in the back yard is also limited by a transverse wall north-south direction. In the south is also a former gate guarded by a pair of dwarapala sculpture. In this court there are at least nine buildings, two of which are already known is a temple master and body building experimental arrangement. Seventh other inhabits the ruins of buildings that have yet terungkapkan form and function.

Main Temple (Master). Main temple is the largest building in the entire building Panataran. Location of the building located in the rear yard (east), which is regarded as a sacred part. Building of the temple consists of three composite core with a whole 7.19 m high.

The first thrust of a square with a diameter of 30.06 meters for the east-west direction. In the middle of the fourth side of the bay there is about 3 m. For up to the first core, there are two steps to the left and right side of the west. On each side there is a statue dwarapala second staircase which sculpted figures tatakannya Saka year 1269 (1347 M). During the first core wall relief sculpture filled story.

Second core size smaller than the first core, because at the bottom of the bay in the first thrust thus slightly jutted into the second core. Size difference between the first core and the second core forming core Selasar first floor, allowing people walk around the building and watch the scenes depicted in the story that is carved in relief along the wall. On the wall in the first and second rows core panil sculpture and Ramayana story and Krisnayana interspersed with decorative medallion motif.
At the core of the second there is a ladder up which lies almost in the middle of the wall. Stairs go up this ladder are connected with the third core.

The third thrust is almost square shaped. Berpahatkan walls winged dragon with the head slightly forward and looked back legs winged lion in the squat position while the front legs lifted up. Sculpture-sculpture on the third core wall apart to fill the empty field also serves as a pillar of the building.
Performed during the third core floor demolition, in order to restoration, it was found that the center of the floor is made of red brick. Apparent sketch a square-shaped building with four sections that jut forward. Based on these findings, there presuming that the original building Panataran temple made of red brick. In the next period of time by means of expansion Panataran experience covering the original building using andesite stone. The expansion to occur at the time of Majapahit.
The third thrust is empty emperan. Should stand in the place of the temple body which until now has not been restored to its original existence as they have all the building works were found. Some of the master of the temple body was arranged in an experiment at the temple site.

Palah inscription. In the south of the main temple still stood a stone inscription. Tracing the large size stone inscriptions, experts suspect since the stone was located in the place.
Inscription written in the Old Javanese numerical in 1119 Saka (1197 AD), made by order of the King of the Kingdom of Kediri Srengga. Fill inscriptions, among others, mentioned the dedication of land for the benefit of Sira Paduka perdikan Batara Palah, underlying expectation that the other does not Palah is Candi Panataran. Suppose it is true that Palah is Candi Panataran, then age Panataran Candi has reached at least 250 years and the development of this temple suffered a long journey, that from the year 1197, the ancient kingdom of Kediri, until the year 1454, the ancient kingdom of Majapahit. Almost all of the buildings that can still be seen today comes from the reign of the kings of Majapahit. Perhaps the buildings older (from age Kediri) has long collapsed.

e. Other buildings.
There are still two other buildings that is located outside the remaining acreage Panataran relationship with Panataran temple, which is a numerical pool in 1337 Saka (1415 AD), located in the southeast and a pond 'petirtaan' (bath) in the measurement quite large, which is located about 200 meters north-east of the temple acreage.

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Kolam Segaran

Swimming Segaran Trowulan located in Hamlet, Village Trowulan, District Trowulan, Mojokerto. From the intersection of highways there Jombang Mojokerto-way intersection to the south. The location of the pool on the left side of the road intersection, about 500 meters from the highway.

Swimming Segaran was found in 1926, in a state teruruk ground. In 1966 the pool was undergoing restoration modest. New in 1974 began the implementation of the restoration of a more planned and comprehensive, which took ten years. Functions Swimming Segaran not known for certain, but according to the surrounding community, the pool is used for recreation Majapahit royal family and entertain guests from abroad. Swimming is the only ancient building with the largest ever found in Indonesia. Whole vast pool approximately 6.5 acres, stretching to the north-south along the 375 m with a width of 175 m. Around the edge of the pond covered with thick wall 1.60 m with a depth of 2.88 m. At the entrance to which is located on the west side, there emperan that jutted into the middle of the pond. At the sight of the stile there emperan down to the pool. The entire wall and emperan made ​​of stacks of bricks without adhesives. Purportedly for pasting, rubbed brick adjacent to each other.

On the southeast side there is the entrance channel water into the pool, while the northwest side of the channel there is a way out of the water. Water flows out Balongdawa (weir length) that is located in the northwest and Balongbunder (dyke round) in the south. Tracing the availability of vessels in and out of water, previously unforeseen Segaran Pool also serves as a reservoir and a water body. The experts estimate that this pool is mentioned as well in the Book Negarakertagama.

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Candi Kidal

Left temple located in the village Rejokidal, Overlapping District, Malang regency, precisely about 20 km to the east of the city of Malang. This temple can be said to be the oldest temple worship in East Java, because of Airlangga (11-12 M) of the Kingdom of Kahuripan and the kings of the kingdom of Kediri (12-13 M) just left temple and Jalatunda Hemisphere which is petirtaan or baths.

Left temple built in 1248 AD, after the funeral 'Cradha' for the King of the Kingdom of Singasari Anusapati. The development objective of this temple is to mendarmakan Anusapati king, so the king may get the glory as Shiva Mahadeva. Built in the transition from the golden age rule kingdoms in Central Java to East Java kingdoms, the temple can be seen Left mix style temples temples in Central Java and East Java. Some experts even called Left Temple as a prototype Java Timuran temple.

The temple building is made entirely of andesite and vertical geometric dimension. All around the temple courtyard there is a stone structure that serves as a fence. The temple sits on shelf (foot temple) at about 2 m. To reach the foot of the temple hall on the second floor is a stone staircase right in front of the door. Interestingly, the steps made ​​thin, so that from a distance look like a real entrance stairs. The stone is not equipped cheek ukel shaped stairs, as found in many other temples, but on either side there are the first rung badug (low wall) elbow-shaped side and partially cover the front side of the foot of the stairs. Badug this kind does not exist in other temples.

Temple door facing west, equipped with the viewer by kalamakara decoration (Kala head) above the threshold. Scorpion headdress that looks creepy with his eyes bug out a full, open mouth and two large canine and bent, the dominant effect. The existence of two canine is also a special feature of the temple East Java. Left corner and right there with the finger mudra (gesture) threatening, so be complete horror effects that should be owned by makhkuk holy temple caretaker. On the left and right door there is a small niche place to put a statue comes with a form of the roof above it. Above this threshold the grooves or recesses, there are also decorative kalamakara.

Left temple roof berebentuk three tiered boxes, getting to the top smaller. The climax is not tapered, square but with a surface that is wide enough. Peak of the roof is not decorated with ratna or stupa, but rather flat. Around the edge of each layer is decorated with carved flowers and tendrils. It is said that once in every corner of the temple roof coating installed a small diamond. Around the foot of the temple is decorated with carved medallion patterned lining interspersed floral frame and tendrils. On the left and right of the base of the stairs and in every corner of the projects out there are animal sculptures that look like a lion in a sitting position like a man with one arm raised up. These sculptures look like he was supporting the seam above the temple's foot sticking out of the hall.


The temple can be said to be slim, so the hall at the foot of the temple is quite wide. In the temple there is a room that is not too broad. Currently the room is empty. The temple walls are also decorated with sculptured medallion motif. On the wall on the side and rear there is a niche to hold a statue. Niches are also equipped with a form of 'roof and ornate kalamakara above the threshold. None of the statues that can still be found in temple Left. It is said that the beautiful statue of Shiva, which is now kept in the museum of Leiden, first comes from Candi Left.

Relief first describe an eagle carrying three large snakes, second relief depicts an eagle with a jug over his head, and a third relief eagle holding a woman. Among the three reliefs, second relief is the most beautiful and intact.
Myth Garudheya
Myth Garudheya life in ancient Javanese society, especially those influenced by Hinduism. This myth tells of the struggle of a boy to free his mother from suffering. Once upon a time in a monastery, there lived a sage named Rishi Kasyapa with two of his wives, and Dewi Dewi Winata Kadru. Although the second wife of the sage siblings, but the rivalry between the two hard to get more attention from her husband. Therefore, they feel uneasy when they were also blessed with a son.
One day, Dewi Winata arrival of a god who presented the egg to him. Dewa Dewi Winata was advised that maintain good egg to hatch later time and care for creatures that come out of the egg. The Goddess then store the eggs in a hidden place. At the same time turned out to Goddess Kadru also experienced the same thing. Once the time comes, the egg is given to Goddess Winata of the eggs hatch and the exit of a baby bird. Meanwhile, the eggs hatch also belongs Goddess Kadru and from inside out a few snakes. Both women were caring for their adopted children well. Goddess foster child grow into an eagle Winata named Garudheya, while children grow up to be a dragon goddess Kadru.
Although each one has had a foster child, the rivalry between the two women did not subside. One day, Goddess Kadru defraud his brother in a bet, and he won the bet. Goddess Winata the loser has to be slaves Kadru Goddess and her children. Garudheya very sad to see her suffering. As adults, Garudheya trying to find a way to free her from slavery. Garudheya finally managed to get the information that she would be free from the bonds of the agreement with the ransom tirta amerta (water of life) saved in heaven and is maintained by Lord Vishnu. After some struggle, Garudheya managed to get permission from Lord Vishnu to take tirta amerta necessary to meruwat (liberate from suffering) mother with the condition that he should be the mount of Lord Vishnu.

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