Rama - Sinta Statue at Yogyakarta , Java Tengah , Indonesia

During my recent visit to Indonesia I went to Yogyakarta to explore some Stone Carvings of Hindu God and Goddesses . Yogyakarta and its suburbs are famous for its Stone Carved Statues. 

On one pleasant  early morning I was walking with my camera. On my way  I curiously stopped  to see a black stone carved beautiful couple statue which was barely visible during the  the heavy traffic of the DAY. As I went close I found ARROWS  on the right shoulder of the Male Statue which were not visible from a distance . I was sure that they are Rama राम  and Sinta  सीता in Javanese Version. I was awestruck at the beautiful expression of the faces. I have never seen such a Romantic Statue of Lord  RAMA (Ram राम) and SINTA (Sita सीता ) .

 Colorful Graffiti at the back ground added charm to the Statue.

Still I wanted to confirm the Identity of the Statue and looked for somebody. Near the Statue I saw  an  Apotik (Chemist Shop)  " APOTIK  RATNA. There were  two Sales Girls at the shop whom I asked about the identity of the Statue. They were  little skeptical to confirm whether the Statue is of Lord  RAMA (Ram राम ) and SINTA (Sita सीता ). They called the Owner of the Apotik and with a deep smile confirmed back to me " Maaf Ibu ... Patung ini Prabu Rama - Sinta.  I smiled  and thanked them.

This Wonderful Stone Carved Statue of Rama - Sinta is placed at Jalan Parangtritis , Yogyakarta , Central Java , Indonesia.

This Short Video captured my blissful finding which was hidden between the shops at Pedestrian Pathway. 

Short Video of Carved Statue of  Rama - Sinta placed at Jalan Parangtritis , Yogyakarta , Central Java , Indonesia.

Patung Titi Banda - Wayang Epic Ramayana Sculpture at Denpasar , Bali , Indonesia

Patung Titi Banda - Depiction of Wayang Epic Ramayana

New Titi Banda Statue of Epic Ramayana stands on the outskirts of Denpasar , Bali , Indonesia. Like most Puppet Statues in Bali, Titi Banda Statue is Detailed , Beautiful, Majestic and Awesome.

" Titi Banda Sculpture Garden " is Magnificent and Monumental New Icon that became the Pride of the Citizens of Bali. The Sculpture has a high Artistic Value. Titi Banda statue itself tells the Epic Wayang Ramayana about Lord Rama who accompanied by His Monkey Troops is building a STONE bridge " Titi Banda " in the Middle of the Sea to save His wife Shinta (Devi Sita) from the hands of Ravana , The King of Alengka (Lanka) .

Lord Rama with an Arrow facing Eastward

The Height of this Sculpture is approximate 10 meters. Lord Rama is the main Character in the story .He is shown carrying an Arrow facing eastward, greeting everyone who enters Denpasar or simply pass by this place.

Surroundings of the Sculpture are Monkey statues and Lord Rama is  shown surrounded by Monkeys. All including Lord Rama, standing on the Sea Waves.

Lord Rama surrounded by Monkeys

Sea Wave

Titi Banda Sculpture displays Rama, as the Main Character who is making arrangements to save her wife from the hands of Ravana in Lanka. Lord Rama is being assisted by Wanara or apes (Monkey Troops ) consisting of 18 Heads, five of them are Chief of the Monkeys (Wanaras). Statue of Lord Rama is main which stands in the middle of the Sculpture Story.

Two Chiefs of the Monkey stands on the left and right side of Lord Rama. Three others are Commanders standing in each corner of the Pedestal. Commander of the Monkeys are larger than other Monkey Soldiers. The Statue was designed with the concept of Cultural approach and filled with the meaning of Mutual Assistance and Loyalty.

As planned on 2015, The Denpasar Sanitation and Landscaping Agency (DKP) added the " Patung Titi Banda ". The Sculpture is Majestic and Glorious. DKP adds 15 Monkey Statues, 11 Statues are small and 4 Statues are big with 2 colors - yellow and red . DKP spent approximate 300 million rupiah on the Sculpture.

Park Titi Banda located at the edge of Jalan by pass Ngurah Rai, or precisely in the way Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra, Denpasar City. Its location is very strategic, because it is a three - way meeting that is South of Sanur Beach, East of Karangasem and North of Gianyar. The position of the Titi Banda statue is facing eastward, as if welcoming everyone who will enter the city of Denpasar from the East of Karang Asem or Klungkung.

As per Denpasar City Government  this statue (Statue of Titi Banda) is expected to become a New Icon of Denpasar City.  The park around the statue will be enjoyed by the public because the location is very strategic ie the entrance of Denpasar City from the East, "said Head of Sanitation and Garden City of Denpasar Ketut Wisada.