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| Candi Plaosan Lor (North) in silhouette on Lumix GX1 ISO160, 14mm f9, 1/50 & -0.3EV |
Plaosan temple,
a hidden gem that stands 1 km away from the world-renowned Prambanan temple, was believed
as a symbol of love. While UNESCO has
recognized Prambanan’s cultural significance, Plaosan Temple is a forgotten
testament to the glory of the Maratam kingdom. It’s deserted and tourists are
rarely seen. Close proximity, however, is no guarantee of fame.
Plaosan
was built by Sri Maharaja Rakai Pikatan of Sanjaya dynasty for an offering to his
consort, Pramodhawardani, a Buddhist from the Sailendra kingdom. Other believed
that the ‘mixed-marriage’ was the political trick to conquer one and other
kingdom. In fact, after the ‘marriage period’ there was a clash between the
Sanjaya Hindu kingdom and Sailendra Buddhist kingdom.
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| Ruins of Candi Plaosan Lor at Bugisan Village on on Lumix GX1 ISO160, 14mm f9 & 1/25 |
Plaosan, a
twin temple named Candi Plaosan Lor and Candi Plaosan Kidul at a glance looks
like a Hindu temple, but closer examination reveals its striking Buddhist
features.The
soaring structures of the temples of Plaosan is typical of Hindu construction,
while the stupas are topped at the top evoke a Buddhist design ethos.
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| Ruins of Candi Plaosan Lor at Bugisan Village on on Lumix GX1 ISO160, 14mm f4.5 & 1/25 convent to B&W |
The entrance
fee to Plaosan Complex is free but any donation is welcome. But the local people will charged IRD5,000 for the parking fee. The north (Lor) and south (Kidul) Plaosan temple separated by the road and paddy field but the condition of Plaosan Kidul is more bad than the north which most of the ruins still covered by earth.
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