Singosari Temple, Singosari

May 26th, 2006

Singosari temple, also known as kendedes temple, was founded in honor to king Kertanegara, the last king of Singosari dynasty who died in 1292 AD. It was erected in 1300 AD at the same time when the ritual Sradha took place. In the vicinity of the temple there are two gigantic statue called Dwarapala, believed to be the entrance guards to the palace.

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