Gunung Gangsir, Hindu temple in Beji district, Pasuruan, Indonesia
Gunung Gangsir is a Hindu temple in Beji district, Pasuruan, built from red brick and standing approximately 15 meters tall. The structure has a rectangular base with stairs and a portal entrance facing the eastern side.
The temple was constructed during King Airlangga's reign in the 11th century. It underwent restoration at the end of the East Javanese period using materials salvaged from earlier structures.
The temple displays architectural elements from East and Central Javanese traditions. Its walls feature carved reliefs depicting vessels, flowers, trees, and animals that reveal the artistic tastes of the period.
The inner sanctum can be entered through the eastern entrance of the building. The site is situated west of Bangil town and is best approached on foot.
The temple is the only one in East Java to employ clay casting techniques for its decorative elements. Traces of vajralepa plaster remain visible on parts of the surface, adding to its distinctive appearance.
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