| ARIMBI
TEMPLE - CANDI ARIMBI
This temple is still looks
sturdy and full of historical value. Physically, Arimbi
Temple is not too big. Nevertheless, from the history side,
this temple is also one of interesting temple in Java. It
said that Arimbi is 'petilasan' (rest room) of the Majapahit
soldier.
Arimbi temple is located
in Ngrimbi village, Wonosalam district, Jombang. Arimbi
temple precisely located between Wonosalam and Bareng district.
The location is strategic because it stay at the main road
towards Wonosalam.
If we want to observe the
histories of Arimbi temple, we will found it when Majapahit
was still glorious. Arimbi temple is the rest place soldiers
and Majapahit government member. There are many evidences
in Arimbi temple as 'petilasan' in Majapahit era.
Arimbi temple, the history
nuance above, and the omissions, are the heritage things
that should be took care by us. Hence, Jombang assumes that
Arimbi Temple is become one of history tour place and also
for national tour. |