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Contents
1 Architecture
2 Description
2.1 Lower platform
2.2 Foot
2.3 Body
Jabung temple
2.4 Roof
3 Surrounding area
4 References
5 External links
Architecture
The temple complex measuring 35 x 40 metres. The temple has undergone restoration from 1983 to 1987,
and the temple complex is expanded 20.042 square metres with altitude 8 metres from sea level. The temple
complex consists of two structures; one main temple and a smaller structure called "Candi Sudut" (corner
temple) located in southwest corner from the main structure. The temple building was constructed from high
quality red brick material, some parts is decorated with bas relief.
The main temple measuring 13.13 metres long 9.60 metres wide and 16.20 metres tall. The Jabung temple is
facing west, with western part have projected structure to create flight of stairs reaching to the main chamber
on elevated upper platform. On southwest corner, the corner temple is measuring 2.55 metres wide and 6
metres tall. This structure is actually not a temple, but the only surviving corner tower as part of red brick
walls once surrounding the inner compound of the temple.
The temple has four parts: batur (base platform), foot, body, and roof. The body structure is almost
cylindrical octagonal, stood upon three stepped rectangular platforms. The roof took shape of cylindrical
dagoba decorated with sulur floral motif, however the roof's upper parts was destroyed or missing beyond
reconstruction. In the garbagriha (main chamber) there is a pedestal, a buddhist statue may once stood here.
On the upper part of entrance arch inscribed with 1276 saka, corresponds to 1354 CE during the reign of
King Hayam Wuruk.[2]
Description
Lower platform
Foot
Body
On the wall of the temple's body carved with the images of humans, houses and plants. On Southeast corner
there is an image of a woman riding a giant fish. In Hinduism the scene is taken from the tale of Sri Tanjung,
telling the story about loyalty and fidelity of a wife.[3] The bas relief of Sri Tanjung is also founds in
Penataran Temple in Blitar, Surawana in Kediri, and the gate of Bajangratu in Trowulan. Through the door
there is a main chamber (garbagriha) measuring 2.60 x 2.58 metres and 5.52 metres tall. On top of the
interior there is a carves stone. The body of the temple took octagonal almost cylindrical shape decorated
with band-like projected carving surrounding the body. There is one door and three niches located on
cardinal points. On upper part of the door and niches is decorated with kala's heads, on the lower part is
carved with naga heads. On the upper door frame there is an andesite stone block carved with 1276 saka or
1354 CE, dating the completion of temple construction.
Roof
Most of the roof upper parts is missing. Judging from the existing parts, experts suggested that the roof was
crowned with stupa decorated with floral patterns.
Surrounding area
The temple is located around 5 kilometres to the east of Kraksaan, or 500 metres southeast from Jabung
Tirta swimming pool, located on Surabaya - Situbondo main road. The turnoff to the temple, on the south
side of the main road, is not signposted. The turnoff is in the village (desa) of Jabung Sisir, just before the
desa Randu Merak.
References
1. East Java.com: Jabung Temple (http://www.eastjava.com/books/jabungtemple/about.html)
2. Cakrawala news Candi Jabung Dibangun Saat Hayam Wuruk (http://www.cakrawalanews.com/index.php/Seni-
Budaya/candi-jabung-dibangun-saat-hayam-wuruk.html)
3. Candi Jabung Lambangkan Kesetiaan Wanita (http://www.beritajatim.com/detailnews.php/2/Gaya_Hidup
/2011-03-14/95429/Candi_Jabung_Lambangkan_Kesetiaan_Wanita)
External links
Media related to Candi Jabung at Wikimedia Commons