Lover From the 9th Century Season 1 & 2
Bhiksu Grha (The Monk's Temple).

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"Puspa, let's get to bhiksu grha" I said

"Yes princess" said Puspa

The two of them usually held my arms together. Not how many we arrive at a place that is meant by Puspa.

"This is a magnificent temple, Pus. Two floors." I muttered

"Look princess, this is the dormitory of monks who have the main task as the custodian of Tara Bawana" said Puspa

"The wall is shiny" I said

"This temple wall is lined with vajralepa (brajalepa). Protective layer is also found on the walls of Kalasan Temple. From the outside it is seen that the body of the temple is divided into two levels, namely by the presence of a wall that protrudes crosswise like a "belt" surrounding the middle of the temple body. The division is made clear by the presence of flat poles along the lower level walls and colonnaded niches along the upper level walls." Kencana explained

I was amazed by the building my ancestors built.

"Puspa, can I walk?" much

"Sure princess, please" said Kencana

The niches along the outer wall of the temple. Both at the lower and upper levels. Currently in an empty state. The niches are decorated with Buddha statues.

The outer wall of the body is filled with sculptured statues and other decorations that are very beautiful. The doorway and window were each flanked by a pair of male and female statues in a standing position holding a lotus.

"Daughter what do you think?" ask Kencana

"That's great, the taste of my ancestors is amazing" I said

"Princess try to calculate how many Buddhist statues are on the walls of this temple" said Puspa

I then walked over and counted the number of statues that were in the niche. The total number of statues is 36 pieces, consisting of 8 statues on the front wall (east), 8 statues on the north wall, 8 on the south wall, and 12 on the west wall (back). The size of the statues is the same as the size of the human body in general.

"Yes, yes" I said

"meaning?" ask Kencana

"The depiction of this relief is as proposional as we are" I said

"Yes princess, this is through samadhi tapa and yoga. So that the shape is similar and impressed alive." chimpal Puspa

On the other side of the wall is filled with sculptures of various shapes, such as Kinara Kinari (bird man), tendrils, and kumuda (leaves and flowers that protrude out of a round vase).

Above the windowsill and recesses are decorated with lower jawless Kalamakara in a very decorative form and far from a sinister impression. As found on the walls of Kalasa Temple.

"Puspa, what is the function of Vajralepa?" much

"The walls of Candi Sari are also coated by a layer of Vajralepa, which serves to give a bright color and preserve the stone" replied Puspa

There is a ladder up to the surface of the foot of the temple. On the side of the stairs there is a stone.

"Can I go upstairs?" much

"May, before that clean yourself up first, daughter." suggested Kencana

I then headed towards a water barrel and took the water using a dipper. Very fresh water. After that, I climbed the stairs in. I then looked around him.

The entrance is in the middle of the long side in the East. Originally, the doorway on the temple wall was located in a viewing room that jutted out. Currently, the viewer room is no longer left. So that the entrance to the room in the temple can be directly seen.

The decoration in the frame and Kalamakara above the doorway are very simple, because the beautiful decoration is located on the outer wall of the door cubicle.

"Great, this wall has a window" I said

"Yes the window works so that sunlight and wind can enter. So that the room is not damp" Kencana said

Inside the temple there are three lined rooms each measuring 3.48 m x 5.80 m. The middle room and the other two rooms are connected by doors and windows. These rooms were originally built as multi-storey rooms.

The height of the wall is divided in two by a wooden floor supported by fourteen wooden beams that cross, so that in this temple there are 6 rooms in total. Inner wall plain room without decoration.

"Can I go up to the second floor?" much

"Yes princess, be careful" said Puspa

On the back wall of each room there is a kind of shelf that is located a bit high which was used as a place of religious ceremonies and placing statues. On the lower floor there are several sculpture mats and niches for the place to put the statue.

On the walls of the northern and southern rooms there are niches to place lighting.

"Yes, right" said Kencana

On the walls of the southernmost room are found stones carved into the snarl, which serves as a support for the end of the stairs made of wood.

"Puspa, how did they know about the two-story building?" manya curious.

"This is so that this temple becomes simple. So in a building there is a place of worship, a place of spiritual learning, and a place of residence." explained Kencana

"Then why does the second floor use wood construction?" much

"Wood can lighten the burden of this temple. If you use a stone. It could be that the construction will not be strong." explained Puspa

I then stepped out of the main building. I look carefully at this temple. The roof of the temple is square flat with 3 niches on each side. The frame of the recesses is also decorated with sculptured tendrils and above the threshold of the recesses is also decorated with Kalamakara.

The top of the temple is a row of stupas, consisting of a stupa at each corner and a mid-side roof

"Princess hold my hand" said Kencana

Kencana then took me flying. I'm very happy. When Kencana brought me to land on the roof of the temple.

"This plan is incredible. I can see the settlements and I can also see the Bhawana tara." I said

"Of course, princess, this place is my favorite and Puspa's" Kencana said

"Eh favorite? are you guys dating?" ask me while smiling

Hearing that, Kencana became misbehaved. Puspa then followed to the roof of the temple.

"What meda?" tanya Puspa

"Gossiping." I said with a laugh

"Gossip?" tanya Puspa

I then told him if this place was Kencana's favorite place with a beautiful angel.

"Is that true, Kencana?" tanya Puspa

"Eng ... no ... Princess Nararia was just joking right princess?" said Kencana as her eyes blinked - blinked

I smiled at Kencana's behavior trying to hide her feelings for Puspa.

"Oh yes I want to ask, how long will it take in the completion of this monastery?" much

"About 4 years" Kencana said

"For long." I grumbled

"Why daughter? you must have imagined it would take a long time to create a beautiful temple complex, right?" puspa Goda

This time it was Puspa who teased me. Shortly afterwards Puspa brought out drinks and food.

"Come princess, please enjoy" said Puspa

"Like a picnic." I muttered

I'm really happy to spend time with two invisible friends.

"Where are we going after this?" much

"Ke Parahyangan I Three Haryyan in Tlu Ron" said Kencana

What kind of place is that. I've never heard of it. It'll be fun.

"What's that place?" much

"But before we get there, we have to clean up first. The princess should take a bath first." said Puspa.

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This episode is quite yes, thanks for the time. Sorry late update.

This Bhiksu Grha is now named Candi Sari. It is not far from Prambanan Temple.

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Citralekha