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Plaosan Temple is one of the temples with a unique romantic background. Prambanan Temple was built to prove the sincerity of Bandung Bondowoso when proposing Roro Jonggrang, the Plaosan Temple is a gift of love from Rakai Pikatan to his beloved Queen; Dyah Pramodyawardhani.
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Plaosan Temple is proof of Indonesian society has already had high religious understanding and tolerance. That is the beautiful story behind the construction of Plaosan Temple.
Monument of love
According to the experts, Plaosan Temple was built in the 9th century. This temple is divided into two parts; Plaosan Lor (north) and Plaosan Kidul (south). The two temples have a rectangular-shaped terrace with a wall and shelters for meditation. Because the two parts have similar structures, the Plaosan Temple is also often referred to as the Twin Temple.
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Plaosan is also widely regarded as a monument of love because this temple is considered as a proof that Love is able to unite any differences. This temple was built by Rakai Pikatan who is a Hindu as a gift for his wife, Pramodyawardani who is a Buddhist. Therefore, in general, the Plaosan temple is a Buddhist temple with a touch of Hindu architecture.
Temple architecture
Although at first glance it looks similar, Plaosan Lor and Plaosan Kidul have quite contrasting differences. This can be seen from the reliefs on the walls of the two temples. The relief generally describes the interpretation of love by humans.
Plaosan Kidul has reliefs depicting male figures. That is a depiction of Pramudyawardani’s admiration for her king and husband. Meanwhile, relief at Plaosan Lor depicts a beautiful woman. That is a form of Rakai Pikatan’s overflowing love for his Queen.
Cycling
Plaosan Temple is very often visited by cyclist communities, especially those from the city of Yogyakarta. The journey from Yogyakarta to Plaosan is relatively easy with the road generally having a flat contour. The scenery along this road is also very refreshing. If you are interested, you can proceed to visit several other nearby temples such as Sari Temple, Sambisari Temple, and Sewu Temple.
Sunrise and sunset
Plaosan Temple is located in a farm area with a vast rice field nearby. The scenery here is quite nice and soothing, as the sun rises it sets. You actually can’t enjoy the sunrise and sunset in the temple complex because the temple is closed on those hours. But you can enjoy it from the surrounding rice fields. It can be said that the temple is at its most beautiful during sunrise and sunset.
If you are a fan of photography, Plaosan temple is probably a more attractive place than other nearby and more popular temples. That is because Plaosan temple is not as famous as Borobudur and Prambanan so there are not too many tourists who come here. You will have a great time finding the best angle and spots.
Location
Plaosan Temple is located near the border of Yogyakarta and Central Java provinces. The place is about 20 km from the center of Yogyakarta City with very good road access. It’s just that the road around Plaosan temple is not passed by public transportation so you have to come by private vehicle or tour. This temple opens every day from 09.00 until 17.00. The ticket for entering Plaosan Temple is only IDR 5,000 per person.
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Plaosan Temple was built as a celebration of love. This temple is clear proof that love can conquer any differences. This temple can be a good alternative destination, especially if you are into photography. Next
