Tikus, Hindu temple in Trowulan Complex, Mojokerto, Indonesia
Tikus is a Hindu temple in the Trowulan Complex in Mojokerto, Indonesia, located 3.5 meters (11 feet) below the current ground level. The site extends roughly 30 by 28 meters (98 by 92 feet) and is built entirely from red brick.
The site remained buried until 1914, when the regent of Mojokerto reported finding small temple structures in a cemetery area. Subsequent excavations gradually uncovered the entire underground complex.
The water channels at the base include seventeen spouts shaped as lotus flowers and mythical creatures, pointing to ritual cleansing practices. These elements show how important flowing water was for the religious practices of that time.
The site lies well below street level, so descending stairs is necessary. During the rainy season the ground can become slippery, so sturdy shoes are recommended.
The name means rat in Indonesian and comes from the rat nests found inside the structure during the first excavation. This unusual naming still recalls the circumstances of the discovery today.
Location: Mojokerto
GPS coordinates: -7.57174,112.40350
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:26
The Indonesian temples from the 8th to 14th centuries display Buddhist and Hindu architecture of the Mataram and Singhasari kingdoms. The stone structures carry reliefs, sculptures, and religious symbols depicting deities such as Shiva, Buddha, and Vishnu. The complexes are located mainly on Java and Bali, where rice fields and volcanoes shape the landscape. Borobudur near Magelang forms the largest Buddhist temple in the region with nine levels and 2,672 relief panels. Prambanan in Klaten rises with 157-foot (47-meter) towers as Java's most important Hindu sanctuary. The Gedong Songo temples near Semarang stand at 3,900 feet (1,200 meters) elevation between sulfur vents and volcanic cones. Gunung Kawi near Tampaksiring on Bali shows 33-foot (10-meter) rock-cut shrines from the 11th century. Sukuh and Ceto on the slopes of Lawu present unusual pyramid forms. Plaosan, Kalasan, and Sari near Yogyakarta combine Buddhist and Hindu elements. The Dieng temples document early Hindu architecture of the 8th century as the oldest surviving structures on Java.
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