In Jogjakarta there are many temples as tourist destinations that are magnificent and full of stories, one of which is the Barong Temple.
Barong Temple is in the form of two twin temples standing on a three-level courtyard, a place to worship Lord Vishnu and Dewi Sri, which is located in Candisari Hamlet, Sambireho Prambanan.
Not far from Ratu Boko Temple you will find the splendor of this temple that stands proudly and majestically
History of Barong Temple
Once upon a time this temple was built in the 9th and 10th centuries under the name Suragedug Temple. But with the Kala decoration, a giant figure at the gate, this temple is called Barong Temple.
According to Hindu mythology, Kala Barang is often referred to as a giant creature guarding a holy place.
The uniqueness of the Barong Temple is not only that there are other ornaments that make the attractiveness of this temple, namely it is called Ghana, the dwarf giant that supports the temple.
To be able to enjoy the uniqueness of this temple you will only be charged IDR 5,000. Even though this temple looks so simple because andi Barong was built without any rooms inside, there are only niches that used to serve as places to place statues. no statues, phallus or yoni are seen today. Lord Vishnu and Dewi Sri in the form of statues no longer live here
But the atmosphere in this temple will take you to ancient times where it was so calm with a calming, beautiful air.
Especially when enjoying the afternoon and evening in this place the natural scenery with the splendor of the Barong temple
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