Morangan Temple, Hindu temple in Sindumartani district, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Morangan Temple is a Hindu temple complex in Yogyakarta featuring a main shrine roughly 8 meters (26 feet) square and a smaller auxiliary chamber oriented to the east. The site sits near the Kali Gendol Merapi river valley and contains carved panels throughout its structures.
The temple dates to the ancient Mataram Kingdom period between the 9th and 10th centuries. It remained buried underground for centuries before being excavated and rediscovered in 1884.
The relief carvings show the Tantri Kamambat story with tigers and goats, an unusual subject for Hindu temples. This narrative choice reflects a distinct local artistic tradition.
The temple is open daily without entrance fees and welcomes visitors at all times. A simple registration in the visitor logbook is requested upon arrival.
The temple features a Nandi sculpture, the sacred mount of Shiva, which is rarely seen in this region. Alongside this, several readable relief panels illustrate details of Hindu ceremonial practices.
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