Candi Borobudur

Borobudur Tample

Magelang,Central Java

Historical Origins of Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple is one of the famous tourist attraction in Indonesia located in Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java. Borobudur Temple was founded around the year 800 AD's by Buddhists Wahayana. In the history of Borobudur temple, there are various theories that explain the origin of the name Borobudur temple. One of them states that the name comes from the word Borobudur likely Sambharabhudhara which means "mountain" (bhudara) where the slopes are located terraces.

In addition there are some other folk etymology. Suppose borobudur word derived from the words "the Buddha" is due to shift the sound to Borobudur. Another explanation is that the name is derived from two words "coal" and "beduhur". The word bara said to have originated from the word monastery, while there are also other explanations where the coal comes from Sanskrit which means temple or monastery complex and beduhur meaning is "high", or to remind the Balinese language means "above". So the point is a monastery or hostel located on high ground.

Historian J.G. de Casparis in his dissertation for a doctorate in 1950 found that Borobudur is a place of worship. Based on the inscriptions Karangtengah and Kahulunan, Casparis estimate Borobudur is the founder of the dynasty king of Mataram dynasty named Samaratungga, doing construction around 824 AD

The giant new building could be completed at the time of her daughter, Queen Pramudawardhani. Borobudur Development is expected to take half a century. In Karangtengah inscriptions also mentioned about the bestowal of land sima (tax-free land) by CR? Kahulunan (Pramudawardhani) to maintain Thurs? L? N is called Bh? Misambh? Ra. The term Thurs? L? N is derived from the word meaning first place origins, ancestral shrine to glorify, probably ancestors of the dynasty Sailendra. Casparis estimates that Bh? Noodles Sambh? Ra Bhudh? Ra in Sanskrit means "Hill set ten levels boddhisattwa virtues", was the original name of Borobudur.

The location of this temple which is located in the hills above the village of Borobudur, Mungkid, Magelang or 42 km northwest of Yogyakarta. Surrounded Hill Manoreh stretching from east to west. While the east are Mount Merapi and Merbau, and the west side there Gunumg Sindoro and Sumbing.



It takes no less than 2 million blocks of andesite or equivalent square 50.000m to build this temple of Borobudur. The overall weight of the temple up to 3.5 million tons. Like most temples, Bororbudur have 3 parts of the building, ie legs, and upper body. Foot building called Kamadhatu, which tells of consciousness filled with lust and animalistic traits. Then Ruphadatu, which means a level of consciousness that is still bound lust, material and shape. While no longer bound Aruphadatu lust, materials and shapes depicted in the form of an empty stupa. This can only be achieved with the desire and emptiness.

Karimun Jawa

Karimun Jawa Island

Maybe a lot of people who think just Karimunjawa Island dock or temporary haven. Karimunjawa main pier is located on the island area of ​​4302.5 hectares, making it the first place to be visited by everyone who came. The island is also a place that most people living facilities there are relatively more complete than the other islands. Homestay and hotels are more scattered to make most travelers chose this island as their home base, a place to go home and rest after spending the day snorkeling and exploring the small islands of the exotic. Many do not realize that Karimunjawa Island also holds the potential of outstanding beauty.First set foot, you must immediately impressed with the crystal clear sea water at the dock and dozens of small fish swimming in it. Although small, this dock looks clean and tidy. A tourist information center office stood in the port complex. Rickshaws, taxis, and some cars are ready to pick up open towards homestay transportation or lodging. The intimate atmosphere of a small village so pronounced. Row houses flanking the narrow streets. Friendly smile and greet people as welcome anyone with familiarity distinctive and understated.

Rows of green mountains standing firm in the center of the island. It is a lowland tropical rain forest, the mountains are the habitat of deer, dozens of bird species, long-tailed monkeys, and various other animals. Trees Dewadaru (Mesua Ferrea L), a typical tree Karimunjawa considered sacred by the local population is also growing with the proliferation in the woods. Challenging trekking trails the main attraction for those who have an adventurous spirit. Waiting for the sun rising from the hills or down to the shores of the beautiful virgin in the east of the island is well worth a try. 

Although not too big, square Karimunjawa near the sea became the main place for residents beranjangsana, sitting under a tree Kenari while chatting or watching the kids play football and cycling. Some distance to the west, there is a fishing pier. Sitting relaxed on a boat moored while enjoying the calm sea that stretches in front feels very soothing. As dusk fell and the sky slowly turned orange, bright rays of the sun began to subside and then go down and disappeared behind the horizon. Wow, its beauty is difficult to express in words.At nightfall, square back into the center of people's lives. Various stalls selling unique culinary Karimunjawa filled by locals and also the tourists. Stop in at the souvenir shop complex becomes an alternative for souvenir hunting. Various key chains, bracelets and Kalimasada stigi wood, t-shirts, to salted fish and dried seaweed sold here. Want to try something different? Fishing pier offers an unforgettable experience, sitting on a boat while enjoying the peace of the night and stare at the flickering of thousands of stars.

This Is view of the central Karimun Jawa island

 

Captivity Sharks

 

This Is Karimun Jawa Trip