Candi Brahu dan Gentong
Indonesia
This temple is a Buddhist temple which is round and towering upwards. And like a typical temple in East Java this temple is also made of red bricks. And this temple symbolizes the tolerance of Hindus and Buddhists in the past
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Candi Brahu, accompanied by its nearby ruined counterpart, Candi Gentong. As you stand before this gargantuan edifice, measuring nearly twenty-six meters in height and twenty-seven meters wide, you are looking at the…
Listen in the app2The Mataram Connection and the Alasantan Inscription
To truly comprehend Candi Brahu, we must first transport ourselves back to the 10th century. At this time, the political center of gravity in Java was shifting from the central volcanic plains—the home of Borobudur and…
Listen in the app3The Scale and the Exceptional Brickwork
Step back and take in the sheer, overwhelming mass of Candi Brahu. The original base dimensions were approximately seventeen by seventeen meters, which were later expanded. …
Listen in the app4The Western Approach and the Missing Reliefs
Let us move to the western face of the temple, which is where the primary entrance is located. You will notice a large structure projecting outward to the west, which serves as the foundational base for the grand staircase…
Listen in the app5The Stupa Remnants and Buddhist Iconography
To firmly establish the religious affiliation of Candi Brahu, we must cast our eyes to the very top of the structure. The roof is flat-topped and multi-angled, a departure from the sharp pyramids of the Hindu gates. …
Listen in the app6The Chamber and the Myth of the Crematorium
If one were to ascend the western stairs, they would arrive at the threshold of the inner sanctum, a surprisingly small, square chamber measuring roughly four by four meters. The floor of this room is currently heavily damaged. …
Listen in the app7Candi Gentong and the Surrounding Complex
Finally, let us turn our attention to the immediate surroundings, specifically to the ruins located a mere 350 meters from Candi Brahu. This secondary site is known as Candi Gentong. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our exploration of Candi Brahu and the remnants of Candi Gentong comes to a close, let us take a final moment to stand in the shadow of this magnificent Mataram-era giant. We have journeyed back to the 10th century, utilizing…
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What is Candi Brahu dan Gentong?
Candi Brahu dan Gentong is a place in Indonesia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -7.5428, 112.3742 |
| Last updated |
