BHINNEKA TUNGGAL IKA
The Story of Majapahit Mpu Sindok Airlangga Rajasa Dynasty Joko Dolog Kertanagara Raden Wijaya Shiwa - Budha Gajah MadaTROWULAN
Bajang Ratu Temple Kedaton Temple Tomb of Princess from Champa Tikus Temple Pendopo Agung Trowulan MuseumSiti Inggil GraveyardMAJAPAHIT IN DECLINE
THE TEMPLE OF MAJAPAHIT
Archithectural Style Majapahit's Sites Winginlawang Temple Kidal Temple Singosari Temple Jajaghu Temple Sumberawan Temple Sumberjati Temple Sawentar Temple Rimbi Temple Penataran Temple Tigowangi and Surawana Temple Jabung Temple Mt. Penanggungan Sukuh and Ceto TempleJedong Temple Gentong Temple Kesiman Temple Pasetran Temple Reco LanangGENEALOGY OF THE RAJASA DYNASTY
Singasari Temple
West of the temple, at a distance of some 200 metres, two enormous guardian figures stand on either side of the road. It has been suggested that the location of these statues may be the site of the original entrance to the palace of Singosari.
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Singosari, located about 12 kilometres north
of Malang, is one of the monuments built in memory
of Kertanagara, last king of Singosari, who died
when his palace was seized by a usurper in 1292.
The temple was partially restored in the 1930's.
The roof, in its original state, would have mirrored
the cosmic Mt Mahameru of Hindu mythology, four
lesser pinnacles on each side surrounding a taller,
central 'peak'. Yet it seems that the temple
was never completed. The impressive kala heads,
highly detailed on the roof, become mere outlines
above the entrance and wall niches lower down,
showing that the fine carving was executed from
the top downwards. For unkown reasons, the artists
appear to have abandoned their work.
