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| The main gate of Kraton Ratu Boko on Lumix GX1 ISO1600 14mm f3.5 1/40 2EV |
Standing
majestically on a hillside plateau overlooking Prambanan temple and mystical
Mount Merapi as its backdrop, Kraton Ratu Boko ruins are the remnants from
glorious 8th century of Sailendra dynasty. Rakai Panangkaran, a
descendant of the Sailendra dynasty of Ancient Mataram, built it as a spiritual
dwelling abode and meditation place after he relinquished the throne. It was
then tradition among Maratam ancient kingdoms for ageing kings to retire in
order to find spiritual peace and concentrate on religious matters.
These
temple complexes also serve as a home to Buddhist monks and nuns, characterised by the cave via Wadon Cave and Lanang Cave. This cave is a place
for prays separate from the monks and nuns meditation. The site
takes its name from the legendary King Boko, one of the main characters in
famous folk legend of Rara Jonggrang. This folklore links the Kraton Ratu
Boko with the Durga statue in the Prambanan temple, and with the Sewu temples, or the Thousand Temples.
Entrance fees before 3pm is IDR143,000 and if enter after 3pm for sunset is IDR90,000.
Entrance fees before 3pm is IDR143,000 and if enter after 3pm for sunset is IDR90,000.
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