Trip Planner Indonesia - Diverse heritage that reflects the grandeur of the past glories and scattered in various parts of the archipelago. One remnant of past grandeur is Mendut located approximately 3 kilometers east of Borobudur. Not complete if you a trip planner indonesia don't stop by here. Kayumwungan inscriptions found in Karangtengah mention that Mendut built by King Indra of Sailendra dynasty. A rectangular temple with a terraced roof decorated small steps built earlier than Pawon and Borobudur Temple, located in a straight line. In contrast to the Borobudur temple facing toward the sunrise, then Mendut entrance facing west.
From a distance Mendut look elegant and sturdy stand on the foot of the temple as high as 3.70 m. Arriving at the court, at the foot of the temple and you will find some relief panel that tells the story of the birds and turtles, monkeys and Streaked Weaver, brahmin and crabs, as well as a number of other fables. At first glance it looks like a story relief aimed at children, but actually reliefs depicting the Jataka tale that gives a moral message for all those who visit Mendut. Rise to the body of the temple, there are 8 relief Bodhisattva with different attitudes as well as the hands are much bigger than the panel reliefs at Borobudur.
Arriving at the temple, fragrant flower fragrance mingled with the scent of incense wafted to clear. Three 3-meter high statue illuminated golden light. Large statues that are in the booth Mendut it is a statue of Buddha Dyani Cakyamuni or Vairocana, Avalokitesvara statue, and the statue of Bodhisattva Vajrapani. Cakyamuni Dyani Buddha statue in the middle sitting with both legs nudge down and attitude of the hand turning the wheel of Dharma. Hewn out of solid rock with high accuracy makes the three statues that look elegant and dashing. In front of the statue of Buddha are fresh flower arrangements, hiolo, and incense.
Enjoying the beauty Mendut and three giant statues. Not far from the temple are Buddhist Monastery silent and open to the public. Lotus flowers blooming in the pool as well as a number of stupa's which decorate lined driveway Buddhist Monastery. Every night starting at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time, in this place to do ritual chanting or meditation by listening to music and singing. Not to be Buddhist, anyone can follow the ritual chanting.
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