Temple Cetha

 

Temple Cetha, Enchantment of Beauty Khayangan

It lies on the western slopes of the mountain and there Lawu at 1400 m altitude above sea level makes the beauty of the vibrant look around the temple. Being in this temple like you're stepping on top of the mountain, so the scenery around is filled with green steps can be enjoyed with satisfaction. Once planted on the temple gate, cold air bit into the skin. Not to mention the cool breeze against her skin, making you feel like urinating. Moreover, the long journey and through steep terrain to get into the corners of the temple that were previously missed naturally gave birth to fatigue and stuffiness in your ear. But do not worry, fatigue is immediately paid off as exotic scenery greets temple.

You are presented with the view of the temple consists of 13 steps of the terrace from west to east. So, be prepared with the stamina of your feet if you want down the steps of a staircase.

The philosophy of the higher steps to the back signifies the most sacred places. Each page of terraces connected by a path that seems to divide the page into two terraces. Cetha temple art forms have in common with Sukuh temple that was built with the concept of terraced, so punden staircase reminiscent of the prehistoric period. The structure of such buildings is very specific and not found in any other temple complexes in Central Java, except the temple Sukuh. In the temple complex Cetha found many areas that have the characteristic of the prehistoric period, for example, an area which is described in a simple form, ie, both hands placed in front of the abdomen or chest. Such attitude is reminiscent of the statues is simple in the Bada area, Central Sulawesi. In addition, there are reliefs depicting scenes such as temple Sukuh Cuddamala stories as well as reliefs of animals ie elephants, horses, eels and crayfish.

The temple was built in the 15th century AD is related to the existence of an inscription that dates to 1451 AD or 1373 Saka. The main building of this temple at the top or the rear. To enjoy its beauty, you need to climb the steep steps by steps. Although the need to go through these struggles, it was not afdol if you do not set foot on the top of this temple. Besides being able to enjoy the panorama of mountains around more freely, you can enjoy the hall-hall of the wood that was built by someone with no forward the concept of archeology. But the reason it did not reduce the beauty of the summit the temple was built during the Majapahit empire on the verge of collapse. (okezone.com)