Candi Tawangalun, Hindu temple in Sedati, Indonesia.
Candi Tawangalun is a classical-era temple remains in Sedati, Sidoarjo Regency, East Java, listed as a cultural heritage site. Its surviving structure takes the form of a trapezoidal house-like roof, and it stands on a hillside rather than in a residential area like other temples in Sidoarjo.
The sources record Candi Tawangalun as a classical-period remnant in Sidoarjo and a protected cultural property, linked by its caretaker to the Majapahit kingdom. No founding date or royal reign is documented; the caretaker Pak Saiful, who has watched over it for ten years, notes the absence of signboards, warning notices and fences.
Local caretaker Pak Saiful has looked after the site for ten years, and his account is the main record of how it is treated: no name board, no warning sign and no fence mark the grounds. The temple is associated in local memory with the Majapahit kingdom, and the caretaker's role is passed through the community rather than a formal heritage service.
The temple is accessible by vehicle, though local roads are narrow and require careful navigation. Visitors should be cautious during rainy periods when pathways become slippery.
The temple sits on a hillside, unlike other candi in Sidoarjo, which generally stand in residential areas. Its guardian Pak Saiful, who has cared for the site for ten years, notes there are no name boards, warning signs or fences around it.
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