Saruaso II inscription

The Saruaso II stele features carvings on both sides of a brown quartz sandstone, measuring 110 centimeters in height and 75 centimeters in width.

The inscription dates from the 14th century during King Adityawarman's reign and was originally displayed near the Indo Jalito Building in Batusangkar, West Sumatra.

The inscription combines Old Javanese script with Sanskrit language and includes ornamental designs of snake motifs and giant heads with large fangs on both sides.

Visitors can find the stele at the Fort van der Capellen area in the courtyard of the former Monuments Preservation Department office in Batusangkar.

The text mentions Prince Ananggawarman's devotion to Tantric Buddhism, indicating the presence of esoteric Buddhist practices in 14th-century Sumatra.

Location: Tanjung Emas

GPS coordinates: -0.48759,100.63509

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05