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| Brahu Temple |
Candi Brahu / Brahu
Temple was built in style and culture of Buddhism. It is estimated, the temple was established in the 15th century. Although there are differences
of opinion on this matter. Some
say the temple is much older than the
other temples in Trowulan.
Brahu is one of the temples located in the archaeological site of Trowulan,
the former capital of Majapahit. It is located in Dukuh JambuMente, Desa Bejijong, Kecamatan Trowulan, Kabupaten Mojokerto,
East Java. This temple was built of red brick. To glue the red brick one
with the other was used rubbing system, without
the use of cement in construction. Awesome. Unfortunately, the technology is not relegated to the current generation.
In the inscriptions written by Mpu Sendok on 9 September 939 AD
(861 Saka), Brahu temple was
called an incinerator
(crematorium) remains king. Surprisingly in
this study, none of the experts
has managed to find corpses ashes in the temple room. It was verified
after the restoration of the temple in 1990 and
1995.
The word
"Brahu" came from the word "Wanaru or Warahu".
The name was derived from being a sacred building as mentioned in the Alasantan Inscription
were found not far from Brahu Temple.
Brahu Temple began restoration in
1990 and completed in 1995.
According to residents in the surrounding area not far from Brahu there were several other temples, such as the Muteran, Gedong, Tengah
and Gentong Temple. Around the Brahu temple complex are discovered
ancient objects, such as the ceremony
metal tools, jewelry and other objects of
gold and metal statues. All of which showed characteristics of Buddhism. [Travelesian]
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