Singosari, One Historic Site in Malang

 Singosari, One Historic Site in Malang


Wisatawasati - Singosari Temple is one of the historic sites in Malang located in the village Candirenggo, singosari subdistrict, Malang regency, East Java. Singosari a royal heritage that we can still see its existence.

Singosari temple was first discovered in the 18th century, called the tower of the temple by the Dutch. An archaeologist from Europe call this temple is a temple cella because it has four slits in the wall. Communities around the temple called the temple cupola. However this temple known as Temple singosari.

Adding the two religions namely Hinduism and Buddhist temples is a milestone development into this cultural heritage. This is evident from the statue of the god / goddess in the temple courtyard. But, the shape is not intact anymore due to age. These same two religions grow and expand while the royal era singosari power.

Singosari, One Historic Site in Malang


Singosari temple city of Malang Indonesia


The uniqueness of making temple in Indonesia is indeed always visible. Singosari temple like this that the manufacturing process by stacking andesite up to a certain height. If seen resembles a pyramid which is made up of stones from the bottom to the top where the bottom is greater than the top of the temple. Inside the temple there is a phallus and yoni. Also have a lot of carvings, statues and reliefs.

This area is easily reached by taking Bus Department of Surabaya - Malang down before singosari market. To reach temple area you can ride a rickshaw or walk approximately 10 minutes to reach the destination. If you do not understand, you can ask the local people who mostly already know the location of the temple.



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2 Responses to "Singosari, One Historic Site in Malang"

  1. kok seperti candi mendut di magelang ya mbak.

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    1. nggak juga sih kayaknya mas, candi singosari sepertinya lebih kecil bagian atasnya

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