Sambisari Temple

Sambisari located in Sambisari, Purwomartani Village, Kalasan district, Sleman regency, Yogyakarta. Sambisari which is a homage to Shiva Hindu temple was probably built in the early 9th century by Rakai Garung, a king of  Hindu Mataram from Syailendra dynasty.

Sambisari discovered accidentally. A farmer who was digging in his field experience spade struck a hard object that, once excavated and observed, it is a stone decorated with carvings. Based on the report findings, Yogyakarta Archaeological Center to do research and excavation necessary. Based on the results of the research, in 1966 determined that the land of a temple is hidden by sand and rock spewed by Mount Merapi in 1906. Reconstruction and restoration of this temple was completed in 1987.

Sambisari complex is surrounded by a double fence. Outer courtyard measuring 50 x 48 meters surrounded by a low stone wall, while in the yard surrounded by a stone wall about 50 centimeters thick with a height of about 2 meters. On each side of the entrance there is no gate or other embellishments. Sambisari consisting of one main temple and three ancillary temples. The main temple facing west is relatively intact condition, three ancillary temples which are located opposite to the main temple is now his only remaining shelf. Each perwara shaped base measuring 4.8 square meters.

The main temple high up to a peak of 7.5 meters. The temple sits on the shelf that housed base covering 13.65 square with a height of about 2 meters. The temple also housed with 5 square meters. Difference broad shelf with the temple formed a corridor which has a ledge around 1.2 meters tall. Cause of the high ledge of the temple is not visible from the outside and only the roof that pops up.

Perwara around the temple courtyard and temple core, there are many stones in small-sized stand-yoni phallus. Linga-Yoni is the embodiment of the male sex and female. Yoni form of rock that became the basis of the phallus is the embodiment of the female genitalia. While the phallus, from appearance alone is convincing that it is the embodiment of the male sex. 

At the temple core there is a statue of Agastya, Durga and Ganesha. Agastya is the manifestation of Lord Shiva in the form master. Is an eight-armed goddess Durga who is the wife of Lord Shiva. Durga is depicted standing on a bull named Nandi, and accompanied by Bajang, one of the occupants Kahyangan. Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga, was the god of knowledge and god of war. 

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Shopping and Souvenirs Center At Yogyakarta - Malioboro

Malioboro is a shopping center area in Yogyakarta. Many shops with a wide range of products sold there. What is interesting and makes this area visited by tourists is the seller of existing pavement along the corridor stores or known by the name perko (patio stores). Products or goods sold there are very diverse ranging from accessories, clothing, jewelry, handbags, shoes, handicrafts, unique objects and others. The price offered was very varied. You can bargain the price of the goods specified by the seller.

In addition to the uniqueness of perko, you can enjoy a variety of food sold in lesehan tent stalls. A variety of food available there and of course you can enjoy the music and songs which sung by singers who are very entertaining visitors at night. If you are in the area of ​​Malioboro Yogyakarta, you will see the traditional transportation in Yogyakarta there are becak and andong. Becak is a three-wheeled vehicle that uses a general manpower to run it and Andong is a typical buggy carriage of Yogyakarta.

Down the road of Malioboro we will find Bringharjo traditional markets. This market not only sells vegetables, traditional market Bringharjo famous for batik trade center in Yogyakarta. You can shop clothes, bags and a variety of goods using batik fabrics as basic materials. Traditional markets Bringharjo always visited by tourists. Unfortunately Bringharjo traditional market is only in the daytime.

South of Bringharjo market  we can visit one of the Dutch forts named Vredeburg is very well maintained and used as a museum. Inside the fort area there is a monument called "Serangan Umum 1 Maret". This monument was built to commemorate the struggle of Indonesia hero during the battle in the morning took the city of Yogyakarta from Dutch colonialists for 6 hours.

In front of Vredeburg fort we could see the magnificent palace of the State. The palace was used as the president of Indonesia when visit to Yogyakarta. Along the street in front of the palace that is a  parks that used to sit back and enjoy the atmosphere at Malioboro

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​​Yogyakarta - Warmth And A smile Are Always For You

Yogyakarta is a province full of uniqueness. Located in south central Java which directly borders the Pacific Ocean. Yogyakarta is the only area that was given the privilege by the State of Indonesia. This privilege because the king is a role model and highly respected by the people of Yogyakarta. Sultan's Palace is the royal palace where he lived and perform its functions. Yogyakarta communities have great respect and comply with the policy of the king of Yogyakarta, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X.

Yogyakarta referred as tourism and culture city. Many of the attractions you can visit if you come to Yogyakarta. Natural attractions, history, culture and culinary can be found there. Each time the school holidays and public holidays, Yogyakarta visited by many tourists. Malioboro and Sultan palace dominate the largest number of tourists. In addition, the Prambanan Hindu temple is a cultural heritage and historical tourism spot also a tourist destination to come to Yogyakarta.

Culture in Yogyakarta is still very strong and still firmly held by the public. Cultural heritage of the ancestors are still run by people in everyday life. Slametan, offerings and procedures in various community activities remain preserved. This can be seen in a wedding, birth, harvest time, the use of Javanese calendar, and others. In the local art, we can enjoy a variety of entertainment such as dance, singing, painting, shadow puppets and many more that are all a reflection to Yogyakarta Yogyakarta has a rich culture that is inappropriate for us to preserve.

Yogyakarta is a student center. In addition to organizing the first school with a structured pattern of teaching by Ki Hajar Dewantoro, Yogyakarta is a province with a number of schools, colleges and most universities in Indonesia. The quality of teaching and the graduates have been recognized and dominate the professional workforce in Indonesia. And because of that, students from various regions in Indonesia come to study in Yogyakarta. Another name of Yogyakarta is little Indonesia because all regions, tribes and ethnic groups whose residing in the territory of Indonesia live in Yogyakarta.

Characteristic of Yogyakarta is known for hospitality community. Warm smile and everyone greeted each other is a reflection of the harmony the people of Yogyakarta. Do not be surprised if you are accosted by people you do not know if only to say "hello, hi". That is why the region of Yogyakarta became comfortable as a residence. 

Yogyakarta Traditional dress called kebaya. You can see people wearing traditional kebaya in traditional markets or when you attend a wedding. But now many designers modify kebaya with various shapes and decoration.

The traditional house of Yogyakarta is joglo. Joglo is a form of house built by using four main pillars in the middle of the house as a cornerstone. Nowadays people rarely build homes with joglo concept.

Every region in Indonesia has a unique weapon. Keris is a typical weapon of Yogyakarta. You can see people carrying a keris in when it comes to marriage, or if you come to Sultan's Palace. The courtiers are always carrying their keris at his waist.

Gamelan music is an art unique in Yogyakarta. Gamelan Yogyakarta has its own hallmark. Gamelan in Yogyakarta has a soft pulsating rhythm with a slow tempo.

Other entertainment is the puppet arts. By taking the epic story that is older than mahabaratha and Ramayana are the hallmark of most of the puppet story. It is that many researchers assume that the Javanese culture is older than the oldest culture in India.

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Beauty and Elegance Recreation Place of Sultan Yogyakarta

Taman sari is an area of ​​buildings constructed for the recreation area at the Royal family of Yogyakarta in 1758. Currently the park is better known as Taman Sari Water Castle. In addition to the royal family as a place of recreation, Taman Sari also serves as camouflage against the enemy's area and a stronghold. King of Yogyakarta at the time it makes the garden area as well as a place of meditation, place making batik for concubines and daughter-princess. Taman sari so graceful and majestic. Comfortable and quiet atmosphere you can feel when you are traveling to the Taman Sari Water Castle Yogyakarta.

Taman Sari complex located on the west of the Sultan's palace of Yogyakarta. Building forms that influenced with Hindu, Buddhist, Javanese, Islamic, Chinese, Portuguese and European architecture can be seen in some parts of this complex. Taman sari Yogyakarta has two gates in the west and east of the complex of buildings. The gate rich with carved beautiful ornament and  javanese motives. Large gate with these each ornaments have its own meaning.

Inside of Taman Sari complex there is a bathing place for the king's mistress and daughter. Previously this location has a large discharge of water and clear. Equipped with a rise buildings in the center as a place to rest and flower-shaped ornament in the middle of the pond makes accent and aura of this building is breathtaking.

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