HISTORIA CANDI BADUT

CandI Badut is one of the historical heritages in Malang Regency and is the oldest temple in East Java. In 1921 ago, Candi Badut was found in the middle of rice fields. All that was visible was a mound of rocks, ruins and dirt, even on top of some banyan trees. The first person to preach the existence of this Badut Temple is Maureen Brecher, a Dutch controller who works in Malang. four years after being discovered, this temple was renovated for the first time. Furthermore, to further beautify the temple and perfect the form, restoration done again that is in the year 1990-1991. Historical relics that need to be preserved and preserved this existence, estimated to have been more than 1400 years old. Even believed to be a Temple Clown temple relics of King Gajayana, the ruler of the kingdom of Kanjuruhan as embodied in the inscription of Dinoyo in 760 AD. Clown Temple building itself is divided into 3 parts, namely the foot of the temple, the temple body, and the head of the temple. A main temple building with Durga Statue, located in the north, while Lingga Yoni can be found inside the temple body. In this area, we can also find the foundation of ancestral temple in the form of 1 statue of Nondi and Lingga Yoni, and the ruins of stone temple arranged in the yard. If you're on a tour of the Clown Temple, you will see that this temple faces west and is surrounded by mountains. Some of the mountains surrounding the Clown Temple are Mount Kawi in the south, Mount Arjuna in the west, Mount Tengger in the north and Mount Semeru in the east. This statue was performed in 760, and the ceremony was performed by the Vedic priests. At that time the king of the land, the oxen, the slaves and all the necessities necessary to carry out the ceremony. The king also ordered to build buildings for the needs of brahmans and guests To be able to enjoy the cultural heritage that is open every day from 08:00 to 15:00 pm, visitors are not subject to special rates. Because in addition to the historical tour, this temple is also often used as a religious ceremony for Hindus. The route that must be taken to get to the location if using a private vehicle from the city of Malang, namely first to Jl. Retawu to the north of the Brawijaya Museum. Follow the road west through Jl. Bondowoso, Jl. Raya Tidar, Jl. Puncak Mandala, Jl. Peak Yamin, Jl. Esberg, then turn right past the end of Jl. Himalayas (Arjosari-Tidar / AT) route microbus base. From here we will be able to meet Jl. VD Temple, where the location of the temple is on the left of the road, right in front of TK Dharma Wanita II Karangbesuki. However, if using public transportation, from the city of Malang we can ride mikrolet Arjosari-Tidar (AT) and down at the corner Jl. Himalayas. From here, we have to walk to the north approximately 300 meters, to reach the location of the temple. Facilities provided in the area of ​​historical tour of Candi Badut, is 1 (one) place information, 1 (one) bathroom and parking lot. Various snacks can also be found easily if we feel hungry or thirst when traveling at Temple Clown.