BROMO MOUNTAIN

Cool, that's what you'll feel when you first get out of the car. The temperature here reached 10 degrees to 0 degrees Celsius even during early morning. So, you should prepare for cool clothes, hats skullcaps, gloves, socks, scarves to cope. But, if you forget the equipment, there are many vendors offering wares in the form of hats, gloves, or scarves.

Seeing the Sunrise
Regular visitors visiting this area since early morning in order to see the rising sun. To view them, you have to climb Mount Pananjakan which is the highest mountain in the region. Terrain that must be traversed to get to Mount Pananjakan is tough terrain. To reach the foot of Mount Pananjakan, you have to go through desert-like area that can make you get lost. When the need to climb Mount Pananjakan, narrow roads and lots of sharp turns would require a high driving skill. For that, many visitors who choose to rent a car hardtop (a type of jeep) driven by the community. Surrounding communities come from the Tengger tribe was friendly with the visitors.

Up above, there are many shops serving coffee or tea and a fire to warm themselves while waiting to tebitnya sun. There are also stores that rent warm clothing. Watching the sunrise is an interesting event. Evidence, the visitors are willing to wait since 5 am facing the east so as not to lose this moment. You also do not always able to see this event, because if the cloudy sky, the appearance of the sun is not seen clearly. However, when the sky is clear, you can see the roundness of the sun first of all just as small as a match pins, slowly enlarge and eventually form a full circle and give information so that we can see the views of the mountains in this region. Among others, Mount Bromo, Mount Batok, or Mount Sumeru which is the highest mountain in Java.


Bromo crater and the Lake Sand
Finished watching the sunrise, you can go back down the mountain Pananjakan and to Mount Bromo. Sunlight can make you see the scenery around. Apparently you go through this sea of sand which covers 10 km ². Arid areas are filled with sand and just a little overgrown grass is dry. Gust of wind, making the sand fly and can be difficult for you to breathe.

To reach the foot of Mount Bromo, you can not use the vehicle. Instead, you must hire a horse or if you feel strong, you can choose to walk. But, it should be noted that walking is not easy, because of the scorching sun, a long distance, the flying dust can make the journey harder.

Now, you have to climb the ladder whose numbers reach 250 stairs to see the crater of Mount Bromo. Arriving at the top of Bromo is 2392 m high above sea level, you can see the crater of Mount Bromo that emit smoke. You can also cast your gaze down, and saw the sea of sand with a temple in the middle. It's really incredibly rare and unusual that we can enjoy.

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Barong Dance

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Performing arts was opened by Sekar Jagad dance or dance of welcome. Four young dancers melenggak - lengok, carrying offerings. The opening dance is directly continued into the main dance of the Barong Dance.
In this dance tells the battle between good and evil symbolized by barong symbolized by Rangda.
In this battle, Rangda can be defeated by the armed guards barong kris.
With this dagger also made the audience amazed. The guards barong own body piercing action called ngurek.
Action ngurek barong dance is sacred peak. That said, the dancers are possessed by supernatural powers so it does not hurt when dagger stuck in his body.
Some tourists claim to be happy and entertained with this barong dance performances. At the end of the stage, the dancers barong provides the opportunity for the audience to take a picture together. (Masudin / Soup)
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Taman Sari - Yogyakarta

Castle is a royal park or rest house Yogya Sultan and his family. Actually, in addition to Taman Sari, the Sultanate Yogyakata have some rest house rest house-like Warungboto, Manukberi, Ambarbinangun and Ambarukmo. All of them function as a place to rest and meditate Sultan and their families. Besides the components shown as a resting place, rest house, rest house is always a component of the defense. So is just the Castle.

Location of the Castle is only about 0.5 km south of Sultan Palace. The architect of this building is Portuguese, so fleeting as if this building has the art of European architecture which is very powerful, symbolic meanings in addition to Java will be retained. But if we observe, meaning more dominant element of building Java in here.Castle built during the first lane or around the end of XVII century AD Castle is not just a royal park, but this building is a complex consisting of swimming baths, water canals, special rooms and a large pool (when open water canals).

Section - the Castle:

1. Part Sacred
Castle sacred part of a building is shown with a somewhat aloof. This room consists of a building to function as a place of hermitage Sultan and his family.

2. Section Swimming Baths
This section is the part that is used for the Sultan and his family have fun. This section consists of two ponds are separated by a terraced building. Pool water out of a typical animal-shaped shower. Building this pool is very unique with large pots therein.

3. Sections Boxwood Island
This section consists of several buildings of the island of Kenanga Island or whip, Gemuling wells, and underground passageways.
Island or Pulau Kenanga whip is a tall building that serves as a place to rest, as well as a lookout. This is the only building that will be visible if the open water canals and water commemorate this Kenanga Island region. Mentioned that when viewed from above, the building as if a lotus flower in the middle of a very large pond.

Wells Gemuling is a circular building is shaped like a well in which there are rooms that reputedly formerly functioned as a place of prayer.

Meanwhile alleys in this area before it is said to function as a secret passageway that connects the Castle to the Palace of Yogyakarta. There's even a legend that says that this passage through to the south coast and is a way for the Sultan of Yogyakarta to meet with Nyai Roro Kidul is said to be wives for kings Yogayakarta Sultanate. This section is a part that serves as a place of defense or protection for the family of Sultan if at any time there is an attack from the enemy.

Castle is a pretty interesting place to visit. Besides the location is not too far from the Sultan's Palace which is the main attractions of this city, Castle has several features.Castle among other specialty lies in building itself is relatively intact and well maintained environment that strongly supports its existence as a tourist attraction.

In the neighborhood mosque Castle can be found Saka Tunggal which has one pole.Although the mosque was built in XX century, but its uniqueness can still be an asset to this dikompleks. In addition, Castle district with its Tamam village is very famous for his batik craft. We can shop and saw firsthand the making of batik-batik in the form of paintings or convection. Castle Village is well known that a lot of requests from both foreign tourists and tourist archipelago. Not far from the Castle, can be found Ngasem market which is a traditional market and the biggest bird market in Yogyakarta. Some supporters of the attraction is what makes Castle became one of the tourist destination of Yogyakarta Sultan's Palace.

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Borobudur Temple - Magelang

As one of the seven wonders of the world, the Borobudur Temple was built by using the / - 55,000 m3 of stone. Height of this building until the summit is 42m, with a base width of 123 m. Upright and sturdy towering keangkasa and is a part of history that have been outstanding 12th century. When will definitely this temple was founded is not known with certainty. The absence of written evidence led to Borobudur full darkness. Age determination is done by considering the basic mode of building temples and carving-style carvings that show middle Java, 8th century BC.
Since built in the 8th century, the history of Borobudur arise drowned. Once completed, Borobudur became the center of research and pemngembangan Buddhist religion. The followers of this religion, visit Borobudur to study the Buddhist religion. The entire series of reliefs of Borobudur contains the teachings of the Buddhist religion. At that time borobudur building became the center of attention and revered as a sacred building.

But it did not last long. Along with the decline of Buddhist religion, Borobudur was left of its adherents. After the dynasty Cailendra (Caila = mountain, Indra = King) disappeared, no word borobudur news. Centuries of darkness closed Borobudur. No posts or news of Borobudur.

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Top of Borobudur is the main stupa is surrounded by smaller stupas
Along with the transfer of the royal central Java to East Java, Borobudur practically be neglected anymore. Former volcanic ash that blanketed borobudur into the growing medium for grass and shrubs. The trees grew smaller start making borobudur changing into stone-covered mound of bush and haunted look that makes people afraid to approach.

In the early 18th century, Governor-General Englishman named Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, to receive reports about the existence of a large temple which tertutp by shrubs. Raffles then sent officers, H.C. Cornelius to visit the great temple, which turns out to be Borobudur. Bush cleared, so nampaklahsebuah temple with Buddhist statues which so many in number. The situation of the temple is sad, because so many parts that had collapsed. Many statues are broken, his head broken and his arm stump. Unfortunately the English government did not last long. Research and attempt to repair the borobudur become dormant again. But since then borobudur beginning to be heeded. With the opening of the Raffles, many people visit Borobudur.

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Stairs rise to the main stupa, there are four steps in this Borobudur temple, but it is recommended to always go up the stairs east side
The Dutch government which came to power again, getting interested. Unfortunately not everyone means well. Statues and parts of the temple is beautifully captured many people or government officials. One example was in 1896, the Dutch government, through the Resident Kedu, taking eight carts full of sculptures and beautiful parts of Borobudur for granted to the King of Siam. King Chulalangkon was visiting Borobudur and very interested in Buddhist statues from temples. So diangkutlah gift from the Netherlands was to his country. Until now the precious objects of Borobudur was stored in the Museum Bangkok, Thailand ..

In 1907 until 1911 borobudur massive restoration. Leadership restoration is Ir. Th.Van Erp, a Dutch engineer who are gifted and have great attention to the plight of Borobudur. The cost is very large already available, which nearly collapsed borobudur dismantled one by one. Then the scattered stones collected. Separate circuits are sought and incorporated. Arrange a series of the same experiment was very difficult and long. Need accuracy and patience to do so and should not be an error in the process to be obtained form the temple as it was when built.

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The walls of the temple is filled with reliefs.
The work of Van Erp ultimately satisfactory, although many parts have been lost, but the Borobudur looks amazing. Unfortunately, natural processes can not be prevented.Rain and dirt always overwrite Borobudur, make moss grow fast and some parts of the temple began to tilt, tenuous and disappear. Finally on August 10, 1973 the Indonesian government, with the help of funds and experts from around the world to process large-scale restoration of Borobudur temple. Restoration took place almost perfect, and the results can be enjoyed until now.
(Summarized from the book by Aiaz Rajasa Borobudur Temple, which are sold during a visit to the temple site)
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Borobudur temple architecture is very interesting, consisting of three main parts ie legs, body and head of the temple. On the walls of the Borobudur reliefs sculpted.Relief is a series of stories that depicted in a single frame (panel) for one scene.There are thousands of frames in this temple is coupled with hundreds of Buddhist sculptures found in the stupas and the recesses located on the temple walls.

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Borobudur Temple viewed from the east side
One thing that is unique, that this temple was architecturally interesting or structured format in mathematics. each of any part of legs, body and head of the temple always has a ratio of 4:6:9. Placement-placement stupanya also has significance, not to mention the existence of the relief that is expected berkatian with astronomy makes Borobudur is an interesting historical evidence for the observed. One result of this review can be read on the site "In Pursuit of Sacred Science: Architectural Survey of the Rectangular Terrace Levels" by Mark Long.

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Prambanan Temple - Yogyakarta

Prambanan is a stunningly beautiful building built in the 10th century during the reign of two kings, and Rakai Rakai Pikatan Balitung. Rose as high as 47 meters (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the foundation of this temple has fulfilled the desire to show Hindu triumph in the land of Java. This temple is located 17 kilometers from the city center, in the middle of an area that now functions as beautiful park.

There is a legend that Javanese people always tell about this temple. Once, a man named Bandung Bondowoso loved Roro Jonggrang. Because of his love, Jonggrang asked Bondowoso make 1000 temples with statues in one night. The request was nearly fulfilled Jonggrang asked the villagers to pound rice and make a big fire that created an atmosphere like the morning. Bondowoso who only completed 999 statues cursed Jonggrang be a statue of the 1000 because he felt cheated.

Prambanan temple has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. The three temples are a symbol of Trimurti in Hindu belief. All of them face east. Each main temple has accompanying temple facing to the west, namely Nandini for Shiva, Swan to Brahma, and Garuda for Vishnu. In addition, there are 2 temples wedge, 4 color temples and 4 corner temples. In the second there are 224 temples.

Entering the Shiva temple located in the middle and the highest building, you will find a room 4. One main room contains a statue of Shiva, while the other 3 rooms each containing a statue of Durga (Shiva's wife), Agastya (Shiva's teacher), and Ganesha (Shiva's son). Durga is touted as the statue of Roro Jonggrang described in the legend above.

In the Vishnu temple is located in the north of Shiva temple, you will only see one room containing a statue of Vishnu. Brahma temple is located south of Shiva temple, you will only find one room with a statue of Brahma.

Quite attractive accompanying temple is Garuda temple that is located near the Vishnu temple. This temple keeps a story of half-bird human being named Garuda.Garuda is a mystical bird in Hindu mythology, who was gold, white face, red wings, beak and wings like eagles. It is estimated, the figure is Hindu adaptation of Bennu (means 'rises' or 'shining', usually associated with the god Re) in ancient Egyptian mythology or Phoenix in Old Greek mythology. Garuda succeeded in saving his mother from the curse of Aruna (Garuda is born handicapped brother) by stealing Tirta Amrita (holy water of the gods).

The ability to save that which was admired by many people until now and used for various purposes. Indonesia used it to sign the country. That said, the creator of the emblem of Garuda Pancasila find inspiration in this temple. Other countries also use it to sign the country is Thailand, with the same reason but the adaptation of different shape and appearance. In Thailand, Garuda is known or Krut Pha Krut.

Prambanan also has panels of relief describing the story of Ramayana. According to experts, the relief is similar to the Ramayana story is revealed through oral traditions.Another interesting relief is Kalpataru tree that the Hindu religion is considered as a tree of life, sustainability and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief of Kalpataru tree is described middle flanking a lion. The existence of this tree makes experts consider that the people of the 9th century had wisdom to manage its environment.

Just as the figure of Garuda, Kalpataru is now also used for various purposes. In Indonesia, Kalpataru became a symbol of Forum for Environment (WALHI). In fact, some scientists in Bali to develop the concept of Tri Hita Karana for environment conservation by seeing Kalpataru relief in this temple. The tree of life can also be found on the mountains that used to open the puppet arts. A proof that the relief panels in Prambanan has worldwide.

If careful, you can also see various birds relief, this time a real bird. Bird reliefs at Prambanan are so natural that biologists can identify their genus. One was relief of the Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) that invite questions. Why, the bird was actually found only in Masakambing Island, an island in the Java Sea. Then, whether the type that were once numerous in Yogyakarta? The answer please find out for yourself. Because, until now no one who can solve the mystery.

Well, there are many more which can be extracted at Prambanan. You certainly should not be bored. If it is finally exhausted, you can relax in the beautiful garden.Interested? Come soon. Since September 18, 2006, you can enter zone 1 Prambanan though does not get into the temple. The damage caused by the earthquake on 27 May 2006 is being repaired.

Script: Yunanto Wiji Utomo

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