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Candi Pari – Indonesia

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Address

Candi Pari village,

Porong subdistrict, Sidoarjo Regency,

East Java Indonesia 61274

Moolavar

Shiva

Introduction

Pari temple (Candi Pari) is a 14th-century Shiva candi (temple) located approximately 2 kilometers northwest from Sidoarjo mud flow. This red brick structure is located in Candi Pari village, Porong sub district, Sidoarjo Regency, East Java Indonesia. This temple is a rectangular building of brick, facing to the west with the threshold and the gates made by andesite natural stone.

Puranic Significance

The temple was built around 1371 in the era of King Hayam Wuruk (Majapahit). The architectural style Pari temple was influenced by the Campa culture, which is an area in Vietnam right now, especially the temples in Mison. This influence is seen in buildings and ornaments; however Candi Pari still shows the character of Indonesia. According to the foks legend, this temple was build to commemorate the loss of Joko Pandelegan.

Candi Pari has religious background. Pari temple was built facing to the west with a length of 13.55 m, 13.40 m width and height about 13.80 m. There is no idol in the temple. It made of brick, while the upper and lower chambers of the temple entrance using aggregates. In architectural, Candi Pari has differences with other temples in East Java.