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| Ratu Boko Temple |
Its distinct aura seems to bring the soul back to the life several centuries ago, the civilization before the Majapahit Kingdom. A black stone gate stands grandly at the end of a long road just like a reception area for visitor who want to enter the site of Ratu Boko Temple. Purportedly, the legend of Roro Jonggrang and Bandung Bandawasa is associated with this temple site, because Roro Jonggrang was the daughter of King Boko, the ruler of the kingdom. However, there are many stories about the history of Keraton ratu boko (Ratu Boko Palace) that has not been revealed until now.
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| Ratu Boko Temple |
Located on green hill, Ratu Boko Temple offers stunning views of Yogyakarta and Prambanan Temple with Mount Merapi in the background. The breeze blowing on the hill has increased the mystical atmosphere of this temple.
Ratu Boko Palace is an imposing building that was built during the reign of Rakai Panangkaran, one of the descendants of Syailendra dynasty. The place was originally named Abhayagiri Vihara (meaning monestery on a peaceful hill) and was built for seclusion and to focus on spiritual life.
located 196 meters above sea level, covering an area of 2500.000 m2, the palace is divided into four sections, namely central, west, southeast, and east. The middle part consists of the main gate, a field, Pembakaran Temple, a pond, berumpak stone and paseban. Meanwhile, the southeast part includes a hall, three temples, a pond, and Keputren complex (i.e. an area for the princess). The cave complex, the stupa of Buddha, and a pond area located in the east section, while the western part consist only the hills.
The temple is about 20 km from the city of Yogyakarta. Ratu Boko Temple or also known by the name of ratu Boko Palace is offering something different from other temples. The first impression entering the temple area is a sense of peaceful for it is situated on a hill with its serenity and cool weather.
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| Ratu Boko Temple |
The first part of the temple that can be seen when we enter the temple area is the gate. The first temple complex consists of 3 gates adjacent to each other, stretching fromnorth to south. The gate in the middle is the largest one and is the main gate, there is a second gate that is not far pembakaran temple.
Considering the construction of the temple, Ratu Boko Temple is quite different from Borobudur and Prambanan Temple. This temple represents itself more as a place for living. There are not any piles af stones like those found in other temples. A closer look to the temple gives the impression of romantic and mystical.