CANDI SAMBISARI, The Underground Temple
Category : Heritage

Discovered in July 1966 by a farmer when working on land that belongs to Karyowinangun, The excavation and reconstruction works was completed in March 1987. Based on a geological research, this temple of 6 m was buried by an eruption of volcanic ash from Mount Merapi.

Sambisari temple is very unique, it lies 6,5 meters bellow the ground level. Build for worship, Sambisari temple is a Hindu temple of 9th century that was built by a king of the dynasty of Sanjaya.

The complex of temple limited by the walls encircle the total area of 50 x 48m. This temple consists of one main temple and 3 temple supporting temples (perwara). The main temple is facing west and took form of a square with size 13.65 meters x 13.65 meters.

In the main temple room, there is a phallus-Yoni shows that this temple was build as the place for worshipping Siva. In the chamber, there are three statues, Agastya in the south side, Ganesha in the east side, and Durga in the north side.

The Temple is Located at Sambisari hamlet, Purwomartani village, Kalasan, Sleman regency about 12 km east of Yogyakarta near Adisucipto International Airport. Lying on the North of the main road between Yogyakarta and Solo.

Text & Photo : Stevan Mandagi

CANDI SAMBISARI
Location.
Sambisari Village, Purwo, Kalasan, Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Opening Hours.
Monday - Sunday at 6.00 am - 5.30 pm.
Entrance Ticket.
International / Domestic, IDR 5.000
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