The Historical Tegowangi Temple - Kediri

Tegowangi Temple

As its name taken, this temple is located in the Village Tegowangi, Plemahan district, about 4 km from downtown Pare city. Tegowangi temple has 4.35 M height and measuring 11.20 x 11.20 M. As mentioned in the Book of Paraton, the temple is a place of contemplation of Bhre Matahun. In the book Negarakertagama, it explained that Bhre Matahun died in 1310 C (1388 AD), then it estimated that the temple was built in 1400 at the time of Majapahit, during his contemplate it conducted for 12 years after the king died with Srada ceremony.

Looking at the shape of the building, Tegowangi temple is having square form and facing to west side. The foundation is made​​of brick, while the jerky leg and the remaining part of the body is made of andesite stone. While, the foot of the temple pleated and decorated. On the each side of the foot it founded three panels that decorate the giant erect or POP that sits crouched, his hands raised upward as supporting the building of the temple. There are also bumps around the feet that carved temples.

Above the temple are decorated with hand bells. In the courtyard of the temple there are several statues, which is Parvati, Ardhanari, and Garuda which has human body, and the remains of the temple is located in the southeast corner. The temple is believed to be the temple of Hindu religion.


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