Jolotundo And Belahan
 Two sites on Mt Penanggungan
which can be visited quite easily.are the bathing places of Jolotundo
and Belahan, located on the western and eastern sides of the
mountain respectively. Both date from an earlier historical period
than the majority of Penanggungan's temples and are connected
with the period of Kediri and specifically King Airlangga, who
ruled over Java and Bali early in the 11th century.
Belahan, in fact, is believed to be the burial place of the King
himself. Two beautiful life size stones images of the goddesses
Sri and Laksmi can be seen at the bathing pool. The famous portrait
of 'Airlangga as Vishnu', which used to stand between the two
goddesses, was taken from the site some years ago and can now
be seen in the museum at Trowulan.
While Candi Belahan faces east and is approached from Pandaan,
Jolotundo is located on the other side of the mountain. A narrow
road leading north to Ngoro descends from Trawas and winds through
the forest. At Jolotundo it is possible to arrange a hike to
the mountain's summit, or hire a guide to visit some of the other
temple sites which can only be reached on foot.
The
goddesses Sri and Laksmi at Candi Belahan
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