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A. Brief Information
One of the witnesses and the remaining traces of Singasari Kingdom‘s existence is Singasari Temple that was built in 1304 A.D. as a tribute to King Kertanegara (1292 A.D.), the last ruler of Singasari Kingdom. The temple is situated at an altitude of 512 meters, in the highland of Malang Distrct, East Java Province.
Standing firmly on a 200 x 400 square meters land, the temple fully covers the area with one main temple surrounded by some small temples. The main temple was made of andesite stones; while the other small temples were made of bricks. The main temple, which is 15-meter high, stands firmly above a 14 x 14 square meters pedestal. The temple underwent some full-scale renovation during 1934 to 1936.
B. Distinctive Feature
Discover the typical characteristics of East Java temple here. Differ from typical characters of temple in Central Java, which is wide, tiered layer, and facing to the east, Singasari Temple is narrow, mixing layer, and facing to the west.
Moreover, the temple is enriched with awesome relieves, statues, and beautifully intricate ornaments. An eye–catching statue namely Dwarpala (literally means 2 giant statues) stands in the west of the temple. This 4-meter high statue holds gada (a weapon that is big round stick to hit the enemy), and is a symbol of the temple‘s guardian. You can find this statue only in Singasari Temple.
C. Location
Singasari Temple is located in Candirenggo Village, Singasari Sub-district, Malang District, East Java Province, Indonesia.
D. Access
To reach Singasari Temple, you can take any public transportation with reasonable prices. Departing from Surabaya City, you must go to Malang City, which is 92 km away, by taking angkot. After you arrive at Arjosari Bus Station located in Malang City, you can take mikrolet to Singasari traditional market for about 12 km away. Singasari Temple is approximately 500 km away from Singasari traditional market. You must continue the trip by walking or taking a pedicab to the temple site.
E. Accommodation and other facilities
Many accommodation and facilities is available for the visitors in Malang City. You can find them in ease around the location, while for stars hotels can be found in the heart of Malang District, East Java, Indonesia.
One of the witnesses and the remaining traces of Singasari Kingdom‘s existence is Singasari Temple that was built in 1304 A.D. as a tribute to King Kertanegara (1292 A.D.), the last ruler of Singasari Kingdom. The temple is situated at an altitude of 512 meters, in the highland of Malang Distrct, East Java Province.
Standing firmly on a 200 x 400 square meters land, the temple fully covers the area with one main temple surrounded by some small temples. The main temple was made of andesite stones; while the other small temples were made of bricks. The main temple, which is 15-meter high, stands firmly above a 14 x 14 square meters pedestal. The temple underwent some full-scale renovation during 1934 to 1936.
B. Distinctive Feature
Discover the typical characteristics of East Java temple here. Differ from typical characters of temple in Central Java, which is wide, tiered layer, and facing to the east, Singasari Temple is narrow, mixing layer, and facing to the west.
Moreover, the temple is enriched with awesome relieves, statues, and beautifully intricate ornaments. An eye–catching statue namely Dwarpala (literally means 2 giant statues) stands in the west of the temple. This 4-meter high statue holds gada (a weapon that is big round stick to hit the enemy), and is a symbol of the temple‘s guardian. You can find this statue only in Singasari Temple.
C. Location
Singasari Temple is located in Candirenggo Village, Singasari Sub-district, Malang District, East Java Province, Indonesia.
D. Access
To reach Singasari Temple, you can take any public transportation with reasonable prices. Departing from Surabaya City, you must go to Malang City, which is 92 km away, by taking angkot. After you arrive at Arjosari Bus Station located in Malang City, you can take mikrolet to Singasari traditional market for about 12 km away. Singasari Temple is approximately 500 km away from Singasari traditional market. You must continue the trip by walking or taking a pedicab to the temple site.
E. Accommodation and other facilities
Many accommodation and facilities is available for the visitors in Malang City. You can find them in ease around the location, while for stars hotels can be found in the heart of Malang District, East Java, Indonesia.
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