Huge Ganeshaगणेश Statue at Police Head Quarter , Salatiga , Indonesia

Huge Ganeshaगणेश  Statue at busy crossing in front of Salatiga Police Head Quarter, Jalan (Street) Osamaliki , Salatiga , Central Java , Indonesia. Ganeshaगणेश is shown here sitting on PADMASANAपदमासन Lotus Flower with the soles of His feet pressed together.This Asana is Typical Indonesian variant of Ganesha Asana which is rarely found any where in Asia. His fan - shaped ears are also an Indonesian  variant .

Indonesian version of Ganesha is unlike Indian version where SKULLS are used as embellishments and Ganesh idol is depicted here with skulls ornaments which is a JAVANESE (जवनीस) conception. This is due to Ganesh's association with Shiv who wears a garland of skulls in his Bhairava (भैरव) Avatar.

Stone inscription at the base of Ganesha Stature which is in Javanese.

It reads "For the memories of All former Students and Students of  Armed Fighters , inaugurated on 26th August 1989 by Mr. L.B. Moerdani , Minister of Security and Defense , Republic of Indonesia" .

Back of the Ganeshaगणेश  adorn Kala Makra face काला मकर 

Larger view of the Police Headquarter Entrance Gate at busy crossing. It was very difficult  to capture full view due to heavy traffic.

 Sceneric view of Entrance gate ...

The top of  both pillars have stone sculpture. The Security Guard at the entrance told me that it is "Kecil Ganesha"  (Small Ganesha)बाल गणेश 

Just below the Kecil Ganesha there is another stone sculpture on both the pillars of Lotus flower bud Symbolic of Purity.

I took 2 very interesting pictures below.

This is the banner of a roadside eating joint called in Indonesia Language "Warung Makan" (Dhabaढाबा) . Indonesians are so much fascinated by Lord Ganesha that  the owner named his warung after GANESHAगणेश  , selling   Mie (Noodles) Ayam (Chicken) Bakso (Meat ball) and Iced Tea n Lemon.

 I found  one  Apotek (Medical Store) named after Ganeshaगणेश .

PANDAVA पाण्डव - The Name of "Infantry Brigade / TRI SHAKTI त्रिशक्ति BALA बल JAYA जय , Infantry Battalion", Republic of Indonesia

Names after Hindu Epic Mahabharataमहाभारत  and Ramayanaरामायण are considered even today PROUD in Republic of Indonesia. I too felt proud and honored ... could not restrain my self to capture this beauty of Indonesian Culture.Though being Cantonment Area Photography is prohibited but Security personnel allowed me to take few photographs quickly from outside.    

PANDAVAपाण्डव - The name of Infantry Brigade  Battalion TRI SHAKTIत्रिशक्ति  BALAबल JAYAजय , at Salatiga , Central Java , Republic of Indonesia

Sign Board of PANDAVAपाण्डव  -  Infantry Brigade  Battalion  TRI SHAKTIत्रिशक्ति  BALAबल JAYAजय , at Salatiga , Central Java , Republic of Indonesia

Merah - Putih (RED & WHITE) National Flag of Indonesia flying high at Infantry Brigade Battalion  "PANDAVAपाण्डव" at Salatiga , Central Java , Indonesia 

Infantry Brigade  Battalion  "PANDAVAपाण्डव" at Salatiga , Central Java , Indonesia

Entrance gate of Infantry Brigade  Battalion "PANDAVAपाण्डव" at Salatiga , Central Java ,  Indonesia 

PANDAVAपाण्डव" - The name of the Infantry Brigade  Battalion 

 Makara / Naag (नाग) as Gurdian at the entrance gate of Infantry Brigade Battalion "PANDAVAपाण्डव" at Salatiga , Central Java , Indonesia

"Ganesha" at the Welcome Gate and Official SEAL of Salatiga City,Central Java ,Indonesia

This  Beautiful Gate Welcomes you when you enter the boundaries of Salatiga , Central Java , Indonesia. It is located at  Jalan  (Street) FatmaWati No. 101, Blotongan, Salatiga. This door displays the TRUE Spirit of Indonesian Culture.

Both side of the Pillars adorn some Inscription written in Javanese. 

Above the Inscriptions there are Ganeshaगणेश  Carvings on both pillars. 

At the top of both pillars there are beautifully carved arrow shaped Finials which describes Kalp Vraksh कल्पवृक्ष and other themes from Epic Ramayana रामायण and Mahabharta महाभारत .

And at the center of the Gate Arch  there is a Banner of Salatiga Government depicting Ganesha गणेश .

Inner sides of the both Pillars are decorated with Official SEAL of Salatiga City, Central Java, Indonesia.

Above the Inscriptions there are Ganeshaगणेश Carvings on both pillars. Ganesha is shown sitting on PADMASANAपदमासन  Lotus Flower with the soles of His feet pressed together.This Asana is Typical Indonesian variant of Ganesha Asana which is rarely found any where in Asia.

At the top of both pillars there are beautifully carved Arrow shaped Finials which describes Kalp Vraksh कल्पवृक्ष and other themes from Epic Ramayana रामायण and Mahabharataमहाभारत.

      At the center of  the Gate Arch  there is a Banner of Salatiga Government depicting Ganeshaगणेश .

Inner sides of the both Pillars are decorated with Official SEAL of Salatiga City, Central Java, Indonesia. The Motto , in Sankrit Language संस्कृत भाषा " ÇRIR ASTU अस्तु SWASTI स्वस्ति PRAJABYAH प्रजाभ्य meaning "Be Happy All the People!" is the Official Motto of Salatiga, written in the Government SEAL.

Ganeshaगणेश is Symbolizing Intellect and Wisdomज्ञान एवं बुद्धि।

A brief summary on  Salatiga City - 
Salatiga , a city in Central Java, Indonesia is located between Semarang and Surakarta cities.

Salatiga is located at an altitude of 750-850 meters above sea level on the eastern slope of Mount Merbabu (3,142 m) and Mount Telomoyo that makes the climate of the region relatively cool due to its elevated position . Salatiga looks magnificent and spectacular amidst the foothills of Mount Merbabu, Mount Telomoyo, and Mount Ungaran. 

 

It is believed that Salatiga has been named either after the "Goddess of Trisala" or after the Three (Tiga) Mistakes (Sala) were done to the First King of Semarang.

As per Official Gazette of July 1, 1917 # 266 Salatiga is - "The Cleanest City in Central Java" .