Explore Old Temple in DI Jogjakarta : Candi Sari.
Candi Sari is close to Candi Kalasan about 3 km. Found in Bendan Village, Tirtomartani, Kalasan, Sleman Regency, Candi Sari is also called Candi Bendan. From the City Center of Jogjakarta, it is about 10 km. Candi Sari and Candi Kalasan are Buddhism Temples. Both temples are similar in the beauty of the building and the fineness of the sculpture. Besides, both temples have similarity in the use of vajralepa to cover ornaments and reliefs on external walls.
The temple was estimated to had been built in the 8th century AD, namely during the reign of Rakai Panangkaran, along with the construction of the Kalasan Temple. The two temples do have many similarities, both in terms of architecture and relief. Candi Sari was rediscovered in the early 20th century in a state of serious disrepair.
The first restoration was carried out between 1929 and 1930. The restoration has not succeeded in restoring the integrity of the original building. This is due to the many missing parts of the temple. In addition, when it was first discovered, there were parts of the building that had been damaged with age, especially those that were not made of stone.
Candi Sari is rectangular in shape, measuring 17.30 x 10 m, although it is said that the original ground plan is longer and wider, because the original foot protrudes about 1.60 m. The overall height of the temple from ground level to the top of the stupa is 17-18 meters.
Sari Temple was originally a two- or even three-story building. The upper floor was used to store goods for religious purposes, while the lower floor was used for religious activities, such as teaching and learning, discussions, etc.
Reference : https://candi.perpusnas.go.id
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