Lover From the 9th Century Season 1 & 2
Cosmology of Temple Development
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We were greatly helped by the presence of Mas Fais as our guide and senior.
"Eh ... What is this picture?" my many.
"It was a temple structure like I told you before" Fais said
We then looked at the image of the temple piece that left us still confused. But we long - long know with the parts per temple because we are familiar with the parts of the temple.
"Sir, this is a triloka" I told Dika.
"Yes, Bhur (bottom nature), Bwah (middle night), and Swah (upper nature)." said Dika while pointing to the structure of the temple.
Fais then explained to us about the conceptual temple.
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Conceptually, the physical form of the towering temple is a replica of Mount Mahameru (the place where the gods reside). Therefore, the decoration of the temple building depicts the beautiful divine nature (eg kahyangan creatures and lotus flowers). Thus the temple can be said to be the home of the gods which is then realized in the form of a statue of the god as an object of worship.
Vertically, the temple is divided into three parts. The foot of the temple symbolizes bhurloka (place of human life). At the foot of the temple in the middle and inside there are sumuran temple to place the temple (that is, the main element that must exist in the construction of the temple. It contains pieces of metal, precious stones, and seeds.
The body of the temple symbolizes bwahloka (the middle world where human life has been sanctified). In this section is usually placed statue of a god or lingga yoni for the object of worship.
The roof of the temple symbolizes the swahloka (the world above the life of the gods). The roof of the temple also has garbagrha. A place for the transit of gods before entering into the object of worship because it is called by its devotees.
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"Mas Fais, are there also experts in the construction of the temple, such as architects, masons?" ask Dika.
"There are dunks, there are many experts in the construction of the temple" Fais replied.
Fais then explained to us about the specialization of energy - the power that handles the construction of the temple.
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In the manufacture of expert temples involved is "
Sthapaka is a temple architect who comes from the clergy. His job is to understand well the book of Silsapastra Manasara. So that the construction of the temple is in accordance with the religious concept.
Sthapati is a planner architect who plays a major role in the implementation of development.
Sutragahin is the general executor and leader in technical fields.
Taksaka is a temple sculptor. His job is to sculpt the statue.
Vardhakin is a temple ornamental art expert. His job is to make decorations on reliefs and other stones.
in addition to them there must also be many people whose job is to transport temple stones, stone block setters, and cooks.
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"Of course, it should all be chosen a sacred location" Fais said.
"How is that explained, Mom?" ask Ivan.
Fais then explained about the procession of choosing the location of the temple construction.
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Initially Sthapaka and sthapati chose and set the land that will be the location of the temple. Land that has been selected on the basis of certain characteristics and has passed the test both physical and spiritual.
For one year, the ground was left to be trampled - stampede the herd of oxen. The priest then held a nursery ceremony, sprinkling holy water, and depiction of vastupurusamandala which at the same time attempts to provide magical and metaphysical power. After that, it was done with physical development.
The making of relief is carved on the part of the temple that has been determined. The sculpting of relief through stages : sketching, sculpting in outline, sculpting in detail, and the last is to smooth the relief surface.
The physical construction is completed then held a ceremony of inauguration or ceremony of coronation of the statue of a god that will be worshiped by the community. The priest and the people then set the holy building by holding a religious ceremony. In the determination of the sacred building is also usually applied for the establishment of sima (divided or tax-free areas).
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"Do you understand?" ask Fais.
"Understand" we answered compactly.
"Eh mas .. what is pancadatu?" ask Dika.
"What is pancadatu?" ask Fais.
"Five substances were planted before the start for the construction of the sacred building. Usually filled with metal elements of gold, iron, silver, stone, seeds, kepeng currency, and flowers." I said.
"She was right that way" Fais said.
Fais then led us to room 4. In this space we really - really very surprised and amazed by the collection on display. Our eyes were fixed on some vitrin or collection boxes made of glass.
"It's amazing" said Ivan.
"Woow .. This is great." I said
"Details really" said Dika, he was very knowledgeable about art. Even Dika also has an artistic talent in drawing, sculpting, and analyzing things.
"This is what I told you about. Masterpiece collection" said Fais proudly shows the objects that are in front of our eyes.
"Mas ... dong's story about this." I talked to Fais.
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Citralekha had to hold references and needed to read several chapters of the research book to write this story.
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