Candi Panataran

Indonesia in particular Blitar, has a temple pity not to visit the candi Panataran. candi Panataran discovered in 1815, but until the year 1850 has not been known. The inventor was Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles (1781-1826), Lieutenant Governor-General of the British colonial government in power in the State of Indonesia.

Raffles with Dr.Horsfield, he is an expert of Natural Sciences. A visit to the candi Panataran. And the results of his visit is recorded in a book called "History of Java". Backgrounds Hindu temple (Siwaitis) is located in the village of Panataran, sub Nglegok, Blitar regency, East Java, Indonesia. About 12 Km north of the city of Blitar.

Candi Panataran rich with a variety of shades reliefs, statues, and a Hindu-style structures. The existence of Kala sculpture (a giant grin), statues Ganesya (god of science in Hindu mythology), statues Dwarapala (giant statue guards the gate), as well as relief of Ramayana. And this is indisputable evidence Panataran is homage to the Hindu temple.