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| Bajangratu Temple |
Majapahit
cultural influence is still felt in the public trust of Trowulan.
According to local belief, It is taboo
for a government official to cross or enter the
Bajangratu temple, because it can bring bad luck.
Why this belief may
arise? We will find the answer below.
CandiBajangRatu is located in Dusun Kraton, Desa Temon, Kecamatan Trowulan,
Mojokerto, not far from Candi Tikus. Majapahit royal
architect select the location,
It was perhaps to gain tranquility and
closeness to nature. This was
evidenced by the canal across in front of temple, located approximately
200 meters to the center of canal
system of Majapahit. It was proved
a close relationship with Majapahit
downtown area.
To reach Bajangratu temple, visitors should be driving as far as 200 meters from
the highway Mojokerto - Jombang. In the vicinity
of this temple there are many other historic relics
from the golden
era of the Majapahit kingdom. Majapahit was one of the
respected kingdoms on earth.
The establishment of Bajangratu temple is unknown, but
based on the relief contained in
the building, the temple was probably built in the 13th – 14th century
. This temple has the roofed archway shape and stairs.
The temple was completely refurbished
and inaugurated in 1992.
The function of this temple was the entrance to accompany the death of King Jayanegara. But actually before his death, Bajangratu temple was used as a back door of the kingdom. This assumption is supported by the relief "Sri Tanjung" and arches wings symbolized release. It is a culture
in Trowulan, if
they had to mourn
the dead through the back door. [Travelesian]
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