Rabu, 29 Februari 2012

Queen Boko Site, The Magnificent Palace on The Hill

Site Ratu Baka (Java Language: Ratu Boko) is an archaeological site which is a complex number of the remaining buildings are located approximately 3 km to the south of the temple complex of Prambanan, 18 km east of Yogyakarta or 50 km southwest of the city of Surakarta, Central Java , Indonesia. Complex overall width is about 25 ha. Seen from the pattern of laying the remains of the building, allegedly the site is the former palace (the king palace). This opinion is based on the fact that this complex is not a temple or a building with a religious nature, but rather a fortified castle with evidence of residual castle walls and dry trenches as defensive structures. The remains of settlements are also found in the vicinity of this site.

The name "Queen Boko" is derived from local legend. Queen Boko (Java language, meaning literally: "the king stork") is the father of Loro Jonggrang, which is also the name of the main temple complex of Prambanan Temple. Queen Boko's palace is a magnificent building that was built during the reign of Rakai Panangkaran, one descendant of Syailendra dynasty. The palace was originally named Abhayagiri Vihara (means monastery peaceful hill) was built for seclusion and focus on spiritual life.

The palace is located 196 meters above sea surface. 250,000 m2 area of ​​the palace is divided into fourthat is, western, central, southeast, and east. The middle section consists of the main gate, field, Pembakaran Temple, pond, stone berumpak (home baseboard usually made of stone), and Paseban (hall which used to face the the King). Meanwhile, the southeast part includes Pendopo, Balai-Balai (seating or bed made ​​of bamboo or wood), 3 temples, ponds, and areas for princess. Cave complex, Buddha Stupa, and ponds located on the east. While the western part consists only of the hills.



Although founded by a Buddhist, this palace has Hindu elements. It can be seen with the Linga and Yoni, Ganesha statues, and gold plate that said "Om Rudra ya namah swaha" as a form of worship of god Rudra which is another name of god Shiva. The existence of Hindu elements that prove the existence of religious tolerance that is reflected in architectural works. Indeed, when the Rakai Panangkaran who are Buddhists living side by side with the followers of Hinduism.


Ticket prices for the package Candi Prambanan and Ratu Boko Rp45.000 (January 10, 2012). So come to this temple, and found its most beautiful sunset. Do not forget to invite your friends


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