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Mysteri Of Penataran Temple
Have never crossed our minds, that Nusantara (read: Indonesia) in the past been a country with a superior civilization in the world at that time? When Europe was still in the dark ages, was the ancestral archipelago has managed to build a masterpiece as can be seen in the temple of Borobudur, Prambanan Temple, and Temple upgrading. A masterpiece that is very complicated in view of the beauty of his art, as well as the difficulty of manufacture. Who can show there is another civilization building in a more beautiful with the intricate detail of the century? Moreover, the archipelago is the most fertile areas on earth because there are lots of volcanoes. Sophisticated agricultural systems existing at the time. Not to mention the terms of the richness of the mines. Such a masterpiece can only be produced by a nation with high culture. Nation with high culture is likely to have a superior military force.
Let us note that there is relief in the temples of this upgrading. There is a battle between the forces that can be ascribed to the archipelago, and the other one is a dress similar to the forces of Americans, like the tribes of the Aztec and Maya.



Do not believe? Alright. Now let us compare a similar fashion forces with the American style of dress of people of the Aztecs and the Maya from the American continent.


Whether the similarity is just coincidence? Alright. Let us look at the details of this relief. Please pay close attention to the red circled sculptures.


Resembles what is sculpture? Yes. Resembles a cactus plant. Compare with a photo next to a cactus plant. Similar is not it? The problem, which comes from a cactus plant? Whether in the archipelago at that time there has been a cactus plant? The answer is no! Cactus plants exist only in the Americas!
Still argued that it was merely coincidence ? Let us look again at the photos below!


See the photo face with tongue sticking relief existing temple reliefs Upgrading! Compare this with the statue's head with protruding tongue in Tlaltechutli, Mexico City! Are there any similarities there? Compare also with Balinese Rangda masks.
Still not convinced? Well, the photos below can silence the skeptics disbelief. Note the two photos below.


Photo at left is a statue Dwarapala (giant gate keeper) who are upgrading temple. However, lies in what "statue Dwarapala" on the right photo? The answer lies in the temple complex Mayan Chichen Itza, which is currently located in the peninsula of Yucatan, Central America. Is not this photo shows a remarkable resemblance?
The next proof is in the following photographs.


The first photo is the "pyramid" contained in Sukuh Karanganyar located in the village, district, Surakarta, Central Java. Photos of the pyramid's side is that there Aztecs in Tenochtitlan, Mexico. This shows a remarkable connection between the two civilizations.
In addition there are many others in the temple reliefs depicting Upgrading the people who "allegedly" is derived from another civilization.


In conclusion, is it true that the ancestors of the archipelago ever connected with the nations of the world? Then if the ancestral archipelago that had set foot on the continent of America, or Americans who have visited the archipelago? The fact is there was no historical record that explains that the nation has a great maritime tradition. Instead, the ancestral archipelago is accomplished sailors. As can be heard on the archipelago of traditional songs, "My ancestors seamen, likes to wade vast ocean .."
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Penataran Temple
The temple is situated in the village Upgrading Upgrading, Nglegok district, Blitar regency, East Java, Indonesia. Location at the foot of Mount Kelud, making the air cool Upgrading temple area. Upgrading is the enshrinement of the temple complex of the largest and most well maintained in the province of East Java, Indonesia.

Upgrading of the temple is a temple rich with various shades of reliefs, statues, and the Hindu-style structure. The existence of sculptures Kala (huge grin), Ganesya statues (god of science in Hindu mythology), statues Dwarapala (giant statues guard the gate), and also relief of Ramayana is indisputable evidence that the temple is a Hindu temple upgrading.

Palah inscriptions found in the temple area Upgrading reported that this temple was built around the year 1194, during the reign of the king who ruled the kingdom of Kadiri Syrenggra, and finished in the kingdom of Majapahit. Thus the temple is through the three kingdoms of the archipelago is Kadiri, Singasari, and Majapahit. Upgrading of the temple is quite an important role for these kingdoms, namely the removal of the king's place and a place for ritual worship of the Creator.

Various studies by historians of ancient texts, the book written Negarakertagama Prapanca MPU, for example, explained that the temple Upgrading is highly respected by the king and the officials of the kingdom in East Java. Upgrading never store ashes of the temple of the king Rajasa (Ken Arok) Singasari royal founder, and also the ashes of the king Kertarajasa Jayawardhana (Raden Wijaya) founder of the kingdom of Majapahit. Even supposedly, according to local folk legends, sacred oath Mahapatih Gajah Mada to unite the whole archipelago in the power of Majapahit, known by the name "Palapa Oath", spoken in the Temple upgrading.

Location: Ds Upgrading, Nglegok district, Blitar regency, East Java Province, Indonesia

GPS Coordinates: 8 ° 00'59 .06 "S 112 ° 12'34 .90" E



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Indonesia 1st President Graveyard ( Bung Karno )
Eating Bung Karno is a tourist attraction 'Religion' nuanced nationalities in the city of Blitar, as well as a tourist attraction.

No wonder, if the tomb is located in the Village Bendogerit, District Sananwetan Blitar City, East Java has always been used as a major destination for the tourists who come in Blitar.

The area of land Soekarno Graveyard tourism area of ​​approximately 2970 m2, which now has a 4852 m2 dipeluas, which was originally owned by the Foundation Mardi Mulyo which was then submitted to the state to be Mulyo Heroes Cemetery Reef.

Entering the tomb was started from a great gate facing south. The main building called the Dome Tomb of Bung Karno. Dome-shaped tomb Bung Karno Joglo building, the building art form of Java that has been known long ago. Dome Tomb of Bung Karno is named Astono Mulyo.

The tomb is placed above a black marble stone reads "Here was buried Bung Karno Proclaimer of Independence and First President of the Republic of Indonesia. Joiner Indonesia People's Tongue.".

While visiting the Tomb of Bung Karno, you can also enjoy some culinary well located just a few meters from the location of the tomb.

Just look, rice shops pecel Mbok Bari. The tomb of Soekarno you can simply walk to the north, a few hundred feet later will see stalls Mbok Bari with a big banner on the west road.

But sorry if you had to queue early days, given the local population can not be separated by a breakfast of rice pecel name.



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Tanjung Aan Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

No one denies that Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, has many beautiful beaches and is often visited by tourists both local and foreign tourists. Clear blue sea and white sand can be found in Lombok. But that has two types of beach sand in one place, it must Tanjung Aan place.
The beach is located in southern Lombok has a very unique texture. On this beach, you will find sand shaped like grains of pepper down to the beach. Then look a little hill that can be climbed by visitors. Behind a small hill, visitors will no longer find the sand with a grain of pepper shape anymore but the white sand is very fine.
"I'm also confused as to why this could be yes. Adjacent but different types of sand here. The scenery is also good here, "said one visitor from the Netherlands, Paula who came with her son to the beach.
Relaxed atmosphere is also an option for the tourists who come to this place. Naturally, in this location is absolutely nothing that stands the inn. Only a stretch of prairie where livestock off people who look at the road to Tanjung Aan. Generally, the tourists come to this location for water play, sunning, taking pictures or surfing.
But for tourists who want frequent visits to these locations can choose affordable lodgings are available in Kuta Beach Lombok. Beaches with charming scenery is not too far from Kuta Beach Lombok. If the inn is located in Mataram, it takes 1.5 hours to get to Tanjung Aan beach by car.
Unfortunately, sometimes a quiet atmosphere to enjoy the beautiful views of the beach is often disturbed by the local residents who sell their wares in the form of unique souvenir Lombok. Even the locals do not hesitate to continue to pursue the tourists get to the beach.
Not only that, if you want to climb a small hill that separates the two types of sand at Tanjung Aan are then prepared Rp 2000. Because small children who are local residents to collect a fee on tourists who ride with a small cardboard box that read "Raise Rp. 2000 ".

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Borobudur Temple
Who does not know Borobudur? This Buddhist temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies in its complex. Millions of people longing to visit the buildings included in this World Wonder Heritages. Not surprising since architecturally and functionally as a place of worship, Borobudur is attractive.
Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the king of the ancient Mataram kingdom, descendant dynasty dynasty. Based on Kayumwungan inscription, an Indonesian named Hudaya Kandahjaya revealed that Borobudur is a place of worship that was completed on 26 May 824, almost one hundred years since the beginning of construction. Borobudur own name according to some people means a mountain having terraces (budhara), while the other says that Borobudur means monastery on the heights.
Borobudur building punden shaped staircase consists of 10 levels. Height of 42 meters and 34.5 meters before being renovated after the renovation because the lowest level is used as a buffer. Six levels of a square bottom and upper three circular form, and the highest level of Buddhist stupa facing to the west. Each level represents the stages of human life. Appropriate school of Mahayana Buddhism, anyone who wants to reach the level of the Buddha had to go through each level of the life.
The base of Borobudur, called Kamadhatu, symbolizing human beings that are still bound by lust. Four levels above referred Rupadhatu symbolizes man who has been able to break free from lust, but still tied to appearance and shape. At these levels, a statue of Buddha laid open. Meanwhile, three levels above where Buddha placed inside perforated stupa called Arupadhatu, symbolizing man who was freed from lust, appearance, and shape. The top part is called Arupa symbolizes nirvana, where Buddha is residing.
Each level has a beautiful reliefs that show how skillful. Relief that will be read coherently when you walk in a clockwise direction (towards the left of the entrance of the temple). At Borobudur reliefs tells the story of a legendary story, the Ramayana. In addition, there are relief panels depicting the condition of society at that time. For example, the relief of farmers' activity reflecting the advance of agriculture system and relief of sailing boat representing the advance of the cruise, who was based in Bergotta (Semarang).
All relief panels in Borobudur temple reflect Buddha's teachings. Therefore, this temple functions as educating medium for those who want to learn Buddhism. YogYES invites you to surround each of the narrow alleys in order to understand the Borobudur Buddhist philosophy. Atisha, a Buddhist from India in the 10th century, had been to the temple which was built three centuries before Angkor Wat in Cambodia and 4 centuries before the Great Cathedral in Europe.
Thanks to visiting Borobudur and having supply of Buddha teaching script Serlingpa (King of Srivijaya), Atisha was able to develop Buddhism. He became abbot Vikramasila and taught Tibetans of practicing Dharma. Six manuscripts of Serlingpa was condensed into a core doctrine called "The Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment" or better known as Bodhipathapradipa.
One of the questions still unanswered about how Borobudur is the condition around the temple was built and why the temple was found buried. Some say Borobudur initially stood surrounded by a marsh and then buried by the eruption of Merapi. Calcutta is essentially the inscription reads 'Amawa' means sea of ​​milk. The word is then defined as the lava of Merapi. The other says that Borobudur Merapi buried by lava cool.
With all the grandeur and mystery that is, only natural that many people enter the world of all penjru Borobudur as a place to visit in his life. Besides enjoying the temple, you can walk around to the villages around Borobudur, as Karanganyar and Wanurejo to see people make a craft activity. You can also go to the top watu Kendil to be able to view panorama from the top of Borobudur. What are you waiting? No need to worry about the earthquake May 27, 2006, because Borobudur is not affected at all.







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