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Sewu Tample : Meaning of Tolerance and uniqueness

Candi Sewu
Not far from the Prambanan temple there are no less exotic, the temple was built around the 8th century named Sewu. There is no definite explanation about the name of this temple, but some say, Sewu name given because of the large number of temples in the complex Sewu. Another source said, if the name comes from the legend Sewu Roro Jongrang.

Historically, Temple Sewu initially named Manjus Ri Grha  which means House of Manjusri. It is said that Manjusri is one Buddhisatva name in Buddhism. Based on these inscriptions, then entered the ranks Sewu Buddhist temple in Indonesia. It was contained in the tablets in 792 which was found in 1960.

Visitors can enter Sewu from various directions. At first glance, if observed, the main door of the temple are in the eastern part. Because, in the eastern part there are two statues Dwarapala, namely statues guard. The main temple is shaped polygon with about 30 meters high whose sides are stupa. Had suffered damage caused by the earthquake that occurred in 2006, the stake of the temple is now strengthened with a more solid foundation.

Many believe Sewu and Prambanan Temple is an area formerly used as a hub in the various sectors of life. As the spread of Hindu-Buddhist, and political center of urban life. The opinion was reinforced by the position of Prambanan and Sewu adjacent to each other that stretches from the slopes of Mount Merapi to the borders of Klaten.

Traveled to Sewu with family is one right choice. In addition to its location not too far from Prambanan, Sewu temple complex is also not as hot as it is surrounded pohoh-shady trees.

Visited Sewu means also learn the meaning of tolerance that has been in Indonesia since the days of ancient Java. This is shown by the position of the temple adjacent to each other despite the different breath, Prambanan Hindu breath while Sewu flavorful Buddha. (Indonesiakaya)

The uniqueness of the Temple Sewu
Candi Sewu
Sewu temple is a temple that is 999 because temples are approaching 1000 that's why the call but has not yet reached the temple sewu 1000. The temple is also included Buddhist temple in the village Bugisan, sub Prambanan, Klaten regency, Central Java. This temple is a temple mixture of Hinduism and Buddhist religions which is made from rocks that adds to the beauty of this sewu temple. The temple is made because the prince and the queen of every religion and the queen asked for the request to the king to make 1000 temples with overnight until sunrise, but when the sun had risen manufacture of the temple was unresolved. The temple is made by either the front page of the temple which is limited by a solid fence as a gateway into the temple, and the gate was located on each side of the wind.

Candi sewu has many temples in it, there are ancillary temples temples are complementary in the courtyard of the temple sewu scattered in the temple area sewu consisting of 240 pieces with a small size which adds to the impression that is unique from the temple sewu is perwara increased the number because of the temple sewu because a lot of numbers. Candi wedge slightly larger than perwara yet utamalah temple which has a larger size, the location of the temple enclose also scattered in the courtyard of the main temple of the number of temples wedge too much and increase the number of the main temple. The peculiarity of this temple because their numbers are almost reached 1000.

Temple sewu made in tourist attractions, the temple is very nice because the temple has beauty inside and outside the temple. The temple is also not far from lor temple, the temple and the other to be biased to facilitate the visitors can also come to another temple just to enjoy the scenery here and in other temples. Much has been kecandi sewu because this temple has a difference in the number of temples located around the main temple, in addition to the uniqueness of this temple scenery also makes visitors come to this sewu temple. (pakairansel)


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