Ratu Boko, Camera Shooting Complex Temple on the Mount

About three kilometers from the temple stands the temple complex of Prambanan other named Ratu Boko. Located 17 kilometers east of Yogyakarta city, precisely in the district Bokoharjo, the remains of the Mataram kingdom established here can be a tourist destination Anda.Menurut history, the complex was built by Rakai Panangkaran, a descendant of a dynasty dynasty. The complex was reportedly discovered in 1790 and named Abhayagiri Vihara which means monastery on a peaceful hill. No wonder this place is reportedly a place of worship.

Divided into four regions - central, southeastern, western and eastern regions - the complex is 196 meters above sea level and stands in an area as wide as 250,000 square meters of land. The middle section consists of the main gate, the burning of the temple, pond, square terrace and assembly hall. The eastern region consists of the cave, there are caves and cave Wadon Lanang, Buddha statues as well. Area southeast covering space, platform, three temples, ponds, and complex putri.Di this area, there is also a sacred water wells Mantana ynag called Amrita. History tells us that anyone who drank water from it will be successful. Hindus use it for ceremonies the day before Nyepi Tawur Court. The use of water in this ceremony is believed to support the achievement of objectives, namely to purify themselves and to return the earth and its contents at the beginning harmony. Western regions of this complex consists of beautiful hills.

Although Ratu Boko temple was built by a Buddhist, Hindu element pins. It can be seen from the Linga and Yoni, Ganesha statues, and a gold plate with the inscription "Om Rudra ya namah swaha" as a form of worship to Rudra, another name of Shiva. This indicates that the founder, Rakai Panangkaran, is a Buddha who has a high respect for people who predominantly Andrawina Hindu.Di Plaza, other locations in this complex, it could be the best position to enjoy the beautiful views of the city of Yogyakarta with Prambanan and Mount Merapi as the background. Please stay longer in the evening to catch the sunset at the complex to cover this visit. It was mesmerizing.