The Sambisari Temple
Indonesia
One of Hindus underground temple in Yogyakarta.Event small temple,but this temple is beautiful ,unique and a lot of stories.Very interesting to be visited and will be last temple we visit in this tour.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome, travelers, to Candi Sambisari, a truly astonishing archaeological wonder located just north of the Yogyakarta airport. As you approach the site, you might be confused at first, as there is no towering stone structure…
Listen in the app2Descending into the Courtyard
Let us walk down the stone steps, descending five meters below the modern surface of Java. With every step you take, you are essentially traveling backward through time, descending through the layers of earth and volcanic ash…
Listen in the app3The Main Temple Exterior
Now, let us turn our attention to the centerpiece of the courtyard: the main temple structure. It is a classic example of central Javanese Hindu architecture, elevated on a square base with a prominent staircase leading to the…
Listen in the app4The Durga and Ganesha Statues
As we walk around the body of the main temple, you will notice deep niches carved into the center of the outer walls on the north, east, and south sides. These niches serve as altars for specific Hindu deities, acting as…
Listen in the app5The Inner Chamber and the Yoni
Let us now climb the steps and enter the main inner chamber of the temple. As you step through the doorway, notice how the acoustics suddenly change. …
Listen in the app6The Perwara Temples and Reconstructed Stones
Directing our gaze away from the central sanctuary, look towards the western side of the courtyard, facing the main entrance. Here, you will find the remains of three smaller structures known as perwara temples, or guardian…
Listen in the app7Final Reflections on Sambisari
As our tour of Candi Sambisari comes to a close, take one last look around this remarkable sunken courtyard. We have journeyed deep into the earth and far back in time, exploring a ninth-century masterpiece that was almost lost…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our tour of Candi Sambisari comes to a close, take one last look around this remarkable sunken courtyard. We have journeyed deep into the earth and far back in time, exploring a ninth-century masterpiece that was almost lost…
Listen in the app
What is The Sambisari Temple?
The Sambisari Temple 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 | -7.7556, 110.4560 |
| Last updated |
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