Sambisari, Hindu temple in Sleman, Indonesia
The temple complex consists of one main square shrine measuring 13.65 meters and three smaller supporting structures facing west at ground level.
The temple remained hidden until 1966 when a farmer discovered it while plowing his field, leading to extensive excavation of the structure.
The main shrine contains a lingga-yoni symbol, with niches featuring statues of Durga, Ganesha, and Agastya, representing important Hindu deities.
The temple site includes an information center near the entrance where visitors can learn about archaeological findings and architectural details.
Located 6.5 meters below current ground level, Sambisari differs from other temples in Indonesia due to its subterranean position.
Location: Sleman
GPS coordinates: -7.76247,110.44706
Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:21
The Indonesian temples from the 8th to 14th centuries showcase Buddhist and Hindu architecture. The stone structures display reliefs, sculptures, and religious symbols. The temple complexes are located in Java and Bali, surrounded by rice fields and volcanoes. The monuments document the history of the Mataram and Singhasari kingdoms.
The island of Java showcases an exceptional heritage blending spiritual traditions and natural wonders. The temples of Prambanan and Candi Mendut attest to the grandeur of 9th-century Hindu and Buddhist civilizations, while the Candi Sewu complex reveals sacred architecture organized according to mandala principles. Active volcanoes like Mount Bromo and Kawah Ijen offer striking landscapes, from the smoking crater dominating the black sand plain to turquoise lakes where miners still extract sulfur. Javanese cities combine tradition and modernity: Jakarta features the National Monument on Merdeka Square, Bandung houses the Geology Museum founded in 1928, and Malang surprises with Kampung Biru, whose houses are entirely painted blue. The Seribu Islands extend this diversity into the Java Sea with their coral reefs, while floating markets like in Lembang maintain age-old trading practices. This array of sites invites exploration of Indonesia’s deep spirit, between spirituality, volcanic nature, and human ingenuity.
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