Prambanan Temple is located in Central Java, Indonesia and is the largest Hindu temple compound in Southeast Asia. It was built in 850 CE and features tall pointed architecture typical of Hindu temples. The main building stands 47 meters tall in the center of a large complex of individual temples. However, the temple was abandoned after its construction and fell into disrepair until reconstruction began in 1918. Much of the original stonework has been stolen over time. The temple was damaged in an 2006 earthquake but has since reopened to visitors, though some areas remain closed for safety.
Prambanan Temple is located in Central Java, Indonesia and is the largest Hindu temple compound in Southeast Asia. It was built in 850 CE and features tall pointed architecture typical of Hindu temples. The main building stands 47 meters tall in the center of a large complex of individual temples. However, the temple was abandoned after its construction and fell into disrepair until reconstruction began in 1918. Much of the original stonework has been stolen over time. The temple was damaged in an 2006 earthquake but has since reopened to visitors, though some areas remain closed for safety.
Prambanan Temple is located in Central Java, Indonesia and is the largest Hindu temple compound in Southeast Asia. It was built in 850 CE and features tall pointed architecture typical of Hindu temples. The main building stands 47 meters tall in the center of a large complex of individual temples. However, the temple was abandoned after its construction and fell into disrepair until reconstruction began in 1918. Much of the original stonework has been stolen over time. The temple was damaged in an 2006 earthquake but has since reopened to visitors, though some areas remain closed for safety.
Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple compound in Central Java in Indonesia,
located approximately 18 km east of Yogyakarta. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the largest Hindu temples in south-east Asia. It is characterised by its tall and pointed architecture, typical of Hindu temple architecture, and by the 47m high central building inside a large complex of individual temples. It was built around 850 CE by either Rakai Pikatan, king of the second Mataram dynasty, or Balitung Maha Sambu, during the Sanjaya Dynasty. Not long after its construction, the temple was abandoned and began to deteriorate. Reconstruction of the compound began in 1918. The main building was completed in around 1953. Much of the original stonework has been stolen and reused at remote construction sites. A temple will only be rebuilt if at least 75% of the original stones are available, and therefore only the foundation walls of most of the smaller shrines are now visible and with no plans for their reconstruction. The temple was damaged during the earthquake in Java in 2006. Early photos suggest that although the complex appears to be structurally intact, damage is significant. Large pieces of debris, including carvings, were scattered over the ground. The temple has been closed to the public until damage can be fully assessed. The head of Yogyakarta Archaeological Conservation Agency stated that: it will take months to identify the precise damage. However, some weeks later in 2006 the site re-opened for visitors. The immediate surroundings of the Hindu temples remain off-limits for safety reasons.
Rafflesia Arnoldii
Rafflesia Arnoldii is a rare flower that is well known because of the size of the flower's petals and the smell of rotten meat that it gives out. This enormous and rare flower grows in the forest of Southeast Asia, including the Phillipines. Its large flower can grow to 3 meters in diameter and weigh up to 11 kilograms. It does not have any leaves, stem, or roots and because of lacking clorophyls this plant can not photosynthesize making it a parasite, living on other plants nutrition. The flower has five petals red in colour and has white spots, which surrounds the middle of the flower much like a hole. At the base of the flower there is a part which has needles and contains the reproduction parts of the flower. Rafflesia Arnoldii reproduces with the help of flies that are attracted to the flowers smell (which some observers say smells much like bad meat and rotten eggs mixed). The flower only lasts for five to seven days and then dies.
BANDENGAN BEACH
Bandengan Beach or Tirta Samudra Beach is the famous beach in jepara. the place is very beautiful and romantic. people around Jepara, Kudus, Demak knows this place.
This place is located 7 kilometers north of Jepara city center. The way to get there is very easy. Just follow the traffic sign and you will find it. From the town square, follow the road to Bangsri then turn left when reached kuwasen village. You can take public transportation or by your own vehicle.
The white sandy beach which has pure water is good for swimming. The beach is save enough for swimming because the beach is shallow and the wave is not so big. This place is more beautiful at dusk. We can see the beautiful sunset with our family or friends.
In this location, we can sit and relax on the shelter while enjoy the natural beach breezy wind. It also has large pandan tree field. It is suitable for youngster activities such as camping.
If we want to sail, we can rent the traditional boat owned by local people. We can make voyage around the beach or we can go to pulau panjang (panjang island). Some time we can find banana boat and jet ski for rent.
In this place we can find many traditional footstalls. We can order traditional foods sold by the trader such as roasted fish, crab, boiled shell. Pindang srani is one of the delicious food enjoyed by the visitors.
come to the bandengan beach and you will find a paradise on the tips of Muria peninsula.