Candi Selogriyo, Hindu temple on Mount Sumbing slopes, Magelang, Indonesia
Candi Selogriyo is a stone Hindu temple on the slopes of Mount Sumbing in the Magelang region of Java, Indonesia, with carved figures and wall niches displaying statues on its outer surface. The structure is built from multiple layers of cut stone and covered with reliefs spread across the facade.
The temple was built in the 9th century under the Ancient Mataram Kingdom, following the Hindu building style of that era. A major landslide in 1998 caused severe damage, and the site was rebuilt in 2005.
The temple holds five deity statues placed on its outer walls, including Durga Mahisasuramardini on the north side and Ganesha on the west side. These figures come from the Hindu tradition and still draw visitors who stop to look at them in silence.
Reaching the temple requires a moderate uphill walk through rice fields, starting from Bandongan and passing through Windusari District, with signs along the way to help with directions. Sturdy shoes and enough water are a good idea, as the path gets steep in places.
The top of the temple tower features an amalaka ornament shaped like a keben fruit, which is rarely seen on Javanese temples from this period. This single detail makes the building stand out from other structures built around the same time.
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