Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Jajaghu (Jago) and Kidal Temple

these are some temples at Malang.. You can learn more about Malang's HIstory here

# Jajaghu (Jago) Temple Tourism
Jajaghu or Jago temple was constructed in 1275 - 1300 AD. It believed as the burial place of King Wisnuwardhana ashes, the fourth king of Singosari kingdom. It is extremely interesting that the temple has ornament similarities to those of Penataran temple in Blitar Regency. It lies at Jago village, Tumpang District, the eastern part of Malang (about 22 km).

Visit the historical temple in Malang tourism. Find its beautiful relief and unique temple form in Jago Temple.

# Kidal Temple Tourism
Kidal temple is located in Rejo Kidal village, Tumpang district, about 24 km away to the East from Malang city. The Real height of the temple is 17 meters, but now it's just 12,4 meters. Kidal temple is one of Malang's historical temple that save history value. The temple base has a shape square. The door is one in west side. Above the door of the temple, there are "Kepala Kala" (Head of Giants) and lions. The temple was decorated using ornaments, which depict Mahabharata story not in sequence.

Visit this historical temple in Malang regency and watch its unique form that become the interesting point of Kidal temple.

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