This palace is located at an altitude of 196 meters above sea level. The palace area of 250,000 m2 is divided into four, namely central, west, southeast and east. The central part consists of the main gate building, the field, the Combustion Temple, ponds, pebbled stones, and Paseban. Meanwhile, the southeastern part includes the Hall, Halls, 3 temples, ponds, and the Princess' complex. The cave complex, Buddhist Stupa, and pond are in the east. While the western part only consists of hills.
If you enter from the palace gate, you will go straight to the center. Two high arches will welcome you. The first gate has 3 doors while the second gate has 5 doors. If you are careful, you will find the words 'Panabwara' written on the first gate. The word, based on the Wanua Tengah III inscription, was written by Rakai Panabwara, (a descendant of Rakai Panangkaran) who took over the palace. The purpose of writing the name is to legitimize power, to give 'power' so that it is more majestic and to give a sign that the building is the main building.
About 45 meters from the second gate, you will find a temple made of white stone, so it is called the White Stone Temple. Not far from there, you will also find the Ratu Boko Palace is a magnificent structure built during the reign of Rakai Panangkaran, one of the descendants of the Shailendra dynasty. Originally named Abhayagiri Vihara (meaning Peaceful Hilltop Monastery), the palace was built as a place of solitude and concentration for spiritual life. At this palace, you can relax while enjoying the view of Yogyakarta city and Prambanan Temple with Mount Merapi in the background.
This palace is located at a height of 196 meters above sea level. The castle area of 250,000 square meters is divided into four areas: Central, West, Southeast and East. The central part consists of the temple gate building, field, crematory temple, pond, pebbles and pasebang. The southeastern part includes halls, halls, three temples, a pond, and a princess complex. Caves, pagodas and ponds are to the east. Although the western part consists only of hills.
Go straight to the center after passing through the gate of the palace. Two high arches welcome you. The first gate has 3 doors and the second gate has 5 doors. If you're careful, you'll find the word "Panabwala" at the first gate. Based on Wanua Tenga III's inscription, the words were written by Rakai Panabwala (a descendant of Rakai Panangkaran) who inherited the palace. The purpose of writing the name is to give “power” to legitimize power and make it more solemn, and to give the building a hint that it is the main building. About 45 meters from the second gate, there is a white stone temple, so it is called Baisekiji. Not far from there is also the Temple of Incineration. The temple is square (26 meters x 26 meters) and has two terraces. As the name suggests, this temple is used to burn corpses. Besides the two temples, there is a pebble and pond about 10 meters from the cremation temple.
If you head southeast from the Fire Temple, you'll find a Fountain full of secrets. But the spring is called Amerta Mintana, which means holy water that has been enchanted. Water is still used today. Locals say the well water can bring good luck to the wearer. When Hindus prepare for the Taur Agung ceremony on the day before Nyepi. The use of water of faith is believed to purify itself and aid in the goal of returning the earth and its contents to their original harmony. It is recommended to visit Prambanan Temple the day before.
Step into the east side of the palace to discover two caves, a large 20 x 50 meter pond and a serene stupa. The two caves were formed from a rock deposit called Pumis Brechia. The upper cave is called Gua Ranang and the lower cave is called Gua Wadon. Just in front of Gua Lanang is a pond and three stupas. Based on research, the stupa is known to be Aksobya, one of his in the Buddhist pantheon.
This palace was founded by Buddhists but contains Hindu elements. This can be seen on the linga and yoni, images of Ganesha, and on the gold plate inscribed with "Om Rudra ya namah swaha" as a form of worship of Lord Rudra, another name for Lord Shiva. of of Combustion. The temple is square in shape (26 meters x 26 meters) and has 2 terraces. As the name implies, this temple is used for burning corpses. Apart from the two temples, a pebbled rock and a pond will be found later if you walk about 10 meters from the Temple of Combustion.
You will find a well full of mystery if you walk southeast from the Temple of Combustion. That said, the well is named Amerta Mintana which means holy water that is given a spell. Now, the water is still often used. Local people say, well water that can bring good luck to the wearer. While Hindus prepare for the Tawur Agung Ceremony the day before Nyepi. The use of water in faith is believed to be able to support its goals, namely to purify oneself again and return the earth and its contents to its original harmony. YogYES recommends that you visit Prambanan Temple the day before Nyepi if you want to see the process of the ceremony.
Stepping to the east of the palace, you will find two caves, a large pond measuring 20 meters x 50 meters and a Buddhist stupa that looks serene. The two caves were formed from rock deposits called Pumis Breccia. The cave that is higher is called Gua Lanang while the one below is called Gua Wadon. Right in front of Gua Lanang there is a pond and three stupas. Based on a study, it is known that the stupa is Aksobya, one of the Buddhist Pantheons.
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