Candi Sumberawan (Buddhist stupa) – Indonesia

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Candi Sumberawan (Buddhist stupa) – Indonesia

Toyomarto village, Sumberawan sub district,

Moolavar

Buddha

Introduction

Sumberawan is a Buddhist stupa located in Toyomarto village, Sumberawan subdistrict, Malang Regency, East Java, Indonesia. The stupa is located in the highlands, on the southern slope of Mount Arjuno, surrounded by numerous springs. It is located about 6 kilometers north of Singhasari temple. The stupa is traditionally linked to the historic Singhasari Kingdom that ruled the area circa 13th Century CE; however experts suggest that it dates from about the end of 14th century to the beginning of 15th century, during Majapahit period.

Puranic Significance

Sumberawan is quite unique, since it was the only Buddhist shrine in East Java that was built in the shape of stupa structure. In contrast to Buddhist temples in the region that built in typical candi architecture; such as nearby Singhasari, Jago, Brahu in Trowulan and Jabung temple in Paiton.

The stupa consists of square base and cylindrical body of bell-shaped stupa, akin to Central Javanese Borobudur-style stupa, while the pinnacle is missing. The structure is made of andesite stone. The structure consists of a square base, pedestal, and a stupa. Rectangular base measures each side’s 6.30 meters and 2.60 meters in height. Above the base is the rectangular pedestal measuring side of 5.04 m and height of 1.08 meters. The stupa consists of a rectangular-shaped pedestal measuring 4.24 x 4.24 m, the lower part of the stupa with an octagonal shape, topped with a rounded lotus-shaped cushion and a bell-shaped stupa body. The height of the stupa is 2.42 m. Total measurement of the stupa is 6.25 meters in length, width of 6.25 meters, and height of 5.23 meters.