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Mystical esoteric meditation retreat in a valley a few meters away from the two colors lake. Mandalasari meditation center is hidden behind the woods and hydrangea bush planted on elevated ground. The place is quiet, silent, chilling cold and only get brief sunlight.
A large mysterious stone is believed as holy object and worshipped by the true believer, right behind the main building.
Picture taken from Mandalasari meditation center, Telaga Warna, Dieng Plateau, Central Java, Indonesia.
sunset in the mountain, 1500 m above sea level.
d’Emmerick Salib Putih Hotel, kopeng, salatiga, central java
After the deadly toxic gases from Mount Sinila eruption, Lake Dringo is becoming a nature conservation area. Access is super bad as local government put higher priority to build roads on farming and tourism zones. The results are rewarding, the lake is beautiful and so quiet.
Picture taken from the lakeside of Telaga Dringo, Dieng highlands, Central Java, Indonesia.
Ratu boko Temple is a relic of the hindu Kingdom in Java, it is located in the area of klaten, Central Java, Indonesia.
Borobudur temple in Jogjakarta at sunrise. Located at the Java Island, it is the world's largest Buddhist temple. Now it is a UNESCO heritage and the most visited tourist attraction in Indonesia.
Extract from UNESCO
"This famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. It was built in three tiers: a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, the trunk of a cone with three circular platforms and, at the top, a monumental stupa. The walls and balustrades are decorated with fine low reliefs, covering a total surface area of 2,500 m2. Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha. The monument was restored with UNESCO's help in the 1970s."
~ There are times when we do not need the power or splendor, wide hall or large dome we just need a house full of love and warmth ~
Prambanan is the largest and most beautiful Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. It is the masterpiece of Hindu culture of the ninth century. Prambanan is a collection of massive Hindu temples (candi) built by the Mataram Kingdom, rulers of central Java and conquerors of the Sailendra Dynasty.
A temple was first built at the site around 850 CE by Rakai Pikatan and expanded extensively by King Lokapala and Balitung Maha Sambu the Sanjaya king of the Mataram Kingdom. It is dedicated to the Trimurti (Trinity of the formless supreme God), the expression of God as the Creator (Brahma), the Preserver (Vishnu) and the Destroyer (Shiva).
The complex is laid out in the form of a mandala, and features the towering, broad spires that are typical of Hindu temple architecture, and represent Meru, the holy mountain where the gods live. Originally there were 240 temples in the complex but many of them have deteriorated or been looted leaving just scattered stones. The Prambanan temple complex consists of three zones; first the outer zone, second the middle zone that contains hundreds of small temples, and third the holiest inner zone that contains eight main temples and likewise, eight small shrines. The three main inner shrines are dedicated to Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Keeper and Shiva the Destroyer.
Lady Flower hawker at Boyolali Market
Boyolali is a midsize regency-town in Central Java. Nicknamed Kota Susu, literally meaning the City of Milk as Boyolali is famous of its milk producing farms. Located on mountainous area on the slope of Mount Merapi, the climate of Boyolali is mostly cool and pleasant. Located only 35 kilometers from Solo, Boyolali makes a perfect getaway for travelers who visit Solo or Yogyakarta. Boyolali sometimes is included as a part of Solo Raya (Greater Solo) urban agglomeration area.
For years, it lives behind the shadow of dynamic and prosperous city of Solo. But nowadays Boyolali has grown from a group of smaller villages to become a bustling regency with fast-growing economy
"Ignore about the trash around the train".
D 301 are hydraulic diesel locomotive which produced by Field Krupp, Germany. The engine power is 340 hp, with maximum speed can reach 80 km/h. The wheel configuration of D301 is 0-8-0.
at year 1962, this locomotive have job as shunter locomotive in station area or in outer station with note not bother the regular train schedule with maximum speed only 30 km/h.
D301 have an additional job to pull the 2 passenger wagon, and 3 freight wagon in the route Semarang-Demak, Rembang-Blora, Demak-Purwodadi-Gambringan, Yogyakarta-Bantul-Palbapang, Yogyakarta-Magelang, and Purwosari-Wonogiri.
There are some of D301 which still in operation at present. Some of them are become display in a station such as Yogyakarta station.
Using a torch you rise up through the levels of the temple whilst it is still dark, and then can watch as the sun rises up, behind Mount Merapi in the distance. With the surrounding valleys undulating in mist, the experience is extraordinary as the complexity and scale of Borobudur comes to light.
Prambanan is a 9th-century Hindu temple
compound, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Central Java, Indonesia
Sewu is an 8th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple located 800 meters north of Prambanan in Central Java. The Sewu Temple is actually the second largest Buddhist Temple in Indonesia after Borobudur.
Although originally only around 249 temples are present, the name in Javanese translates to 'a thousand temples,' which originated from popular local folklore. More on the temple on Wiki - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewu
Yogyakarta Kraton was first constructed by Hamengkubuwono I in 1756. The palace in the photo was a reconstruction in 1876, which was to be destroyed by the earthquake in 2006. Many of the buildings were constructed with wood.
“Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.” ～ Thich Nhat Hanh ﹣ Sunrise @ Borobudur Temple shot with double exposure