Patung Brahma Lerare - Lord Brahma Statue as an Infant in Bali , Indonesia

Patung Brahma Lerare  - Lord Brahma Statue as an Infant in Bali , Indonesia

This statue is very popular with the title " Baby Statue ". This figure is depicting Brahma as an infant. "Brahma Lerare" or "Brahma Rare" in Indonesian means "Lord Brahma as a Baby".

This statue is defined as a holy birth. God Brahma is a Manifestation of God as Creator. The birth of any Artwork or anything is expected on the basis of a Sacred thought and purpose, as the birth of an Innocent , Holy and Pure Child.

This Statue is located at Tigers Sakah - Blahbatuh -Mas , Gianyar , Bali , Indonesia.

Patung Pandawa Lima - Statues of Five Pandavas at Klaten Regency , Central Java , Indonesia

Patung Pandawa Lima -  Statues of Five Pandavas at Klaten Regency , Central Java , Indonesia 

Above Five Pandavas Statues are at the intersection of Five Bramen Klaten, , Jalan Mayor Kusmanto, Central Klaten (Regency) , Central Java , Indonesia . The concept of the construction of the Monument Bramen is Javanese Culture.

The monument has an area of ​​about around 8.5 square meters with a height of eight meters .

5 Pandawas statues are constructed at a round about . These huge sculptures are stunningly painted GOLD . Among the Statues of Five Pandavas (पांडव), the Stature of Bima (भीम) / Werkudara is located at the top and four other statues of Yudistira (युधिष्ठिर)/ Puntadewa , Arjuna (अर्जुन)/ Janaka , Nakula and Sadewa (नकुल व सहदेव) , surrounding  Bima (भीम) statue slightly at a lower Platform below. A fountain at the monument is enhancing the beauty of the Five Sculptures.

Stature of Bima (भीम) / Werkudara is located at the Top

Yudistira (युधिष्ठिर)/ Puntadewa

Arjuna (अर्जुन)/ Janaka

Nakula and Sadewa (नकुल व सहदेव)

Nakula and Sadewa (नकुल व सहदेव)

Lotus Flower - A symbol of Peace and Prosperity in Javanese Culture 

Lotus Flower - A symbol of Peace and Prosperity in Javanese Culture 

Klaten is a Regency in Central Java Province in Indonesia. 

Klaten borders on Boyolali Regency in the North, Sukoharjo Regency and Wonogiri Regency in the East, and Special Region of Yogyakarta to the South and West. Candi Prambanan, one of the biggest Hindu structures in Indonesia, is in the Regency.

As Klaten is located near the active Mount Merapi volcano in Central Java , the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake and 2010 eruptions of Mount Merapi had a great damaged impact on Klaten and its surrounding areas .

Arjuna Wijaya statue at Boyolali , Simpang Lima, Indonesia

Arjuna Wijaya statue at  Boyolali ,  Simpang Lima , Central Java , Indonesia

Arjuna Wijaya statue With 13 Horses a New Icon at District Boyolali City has height of 25 meters and 24 meters in length . Approximately 6 billion budget was spend over Sculptures which gives an stunning overview of Shree Krishana - Arjuna Chariot with 13 Horses pulled back from the war , symbolizing the fighting spirit.

This statue is a magnificent asset and high artistic value to the Indonesians. "Arjuna Wijaya" statue in Boyolali is the largest statue with the highest number horse in Indonesia. Another earlier larger statues and sculptures of Krishana - Arjuna Chariot are smaller . 

Arjuna Wijaya statue is one of the many iconic icons built in Boyolali at Intersection Simpang Lima . 

Wednesday 28/10/2015 , 13 statues of horses, a Chariot sculpture, Sculpture Arjuna and Krishna statue, arrived at the site. The statue driven to the installation site in three containers and a truck from the manufacturing factory , Yogyakarta (Central Java) Indonesia.

Dozens of workers were deployed to put up a statue. Statue of a horse were wrapped in plastic to avoid any damage and abrasions , slowly lifted by a crane to be placed on the foundation.

Mr. Dunadi, an Independent Studio owner and a sculptor explained that workmanship of Arjuna Wijaya statue took around six months. Boyolali Regency flushed up to 6 billion budget for the creation of the Statue of Arjuna Wijaya. The process started with the creation of drawings, mock-ups, models, till the finalization of printing process. "After the printing process started Copper Casting.

Mahishasurmardini दुर्गा - महिषासुरमर्दिनी at Bandungan , Indonesia

 Durga  Mahishasurmardini  दुर्गा - महिषासुरमर्दिनी 

This beautiful stone carved statue of  Durga Mahishasuramardini दुर्गा - महिषासुर मर्दिनी made me awestruck at Candi Gedong Songo III , Semarang , Central Java , Indonesia.

Durga  Mahishasuramardini दुर्गा - महिषासुरमर्दिनी 

A very worn Durga, in the act of killing the buffalo demon Mahishasur, decorates the Temple's North exterior Niche. The Goddess's multiple Arms are the most prominent Attributes that still remains on the Sculpture .

Gedong Songo - III
This group of three temples includes a Nandi temple in the lower right, facing as usual its corresponding Shiva temple. The third temple is unpaired.

Group III is the largest. It consists of three main shrines, all facing west and each dedicated to Hindu Gods: Brahma to the south, Vishnu to the north, and the main temple to Shiva in the center. In front of the Shiva shrine, a small structure housing Shiva´s Vahan ( Carrier) Nandi, is built in strict accordance to an Indian Architectural Manual.

Exterior Reliefs on the outer walls of the Temple has 3 reliefs -

1. Agastya अगस्त्य   
2. Ganesha गणेश   
3. Mahishasuramardini महिषासुरमर्दिनि 

Candi  (Temple) Gedong Songo (nine buildings) Complex

Magnificient view of Candi (Temple) Gedong Songo

Candi (Temple) Gedong Songo (nine buildings) is a group of small Hindu Javanese temples from 7th century. These Silent, Peaceful, and Mysterious Temples are magnificent example of cultural heritage of Hindu's temples in Indonesia . Candi  Gedong go is located in the Candi village, Bandungan District, Semarang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia , on the slopes of Mount Ungaran. These temples were first discovered by Mr. Raffles in 1804.

Gedong Songo is one of the most beautifully sited Temple Complexes in Central Java. Gedong Songo (' Nine Buildings ') belongs to the earliest antiquities of Java . These Temple creates a splendid view from the Peaks of the mountains . At 900 meters elevation, this is perhaps the most breathtaking Archaeological site in Java. The location is marked with magnificent view over north-central Java, encompassing Mount Ungaran (2050 meters), Lake Rawapening, Mount Merbabu (3142 meters), and hazy Mount Merapi (2914 meters). When day is clear one can view Mount Lawu in East Java too.

These Ancient Candi (Temples) were originally built between 730 and 780 A.D. by Hindu Sanjaya Dynastic line which controlled Central Java during the 8th and 9th Centuries. The Sanjaya Dynasty was most likely responsible for building the Sanctuaries of Dieng , more famous mountain complex to the west . Gedong Songo predate Borobudur and Prambanan Temples.

Gedong Songo is not the original name of these Temples and also does not imply at the number of structure at the site . The number nine has a special meaning and a strong attachment to the numbers in the Javanese Culture. The temples are located at the equal distance from each other (100 meters, 200 meters) on naturally formed terrace edge of the mountain.

Javanese Version of Prabu HANOMAN (प्रभु हनुमान)

Front View

Beautiful Javanese Style version  of Prabu HANOMAN (प्रभु हनुमान) Hanumaan I clicked while just roaming around Semarang. This statue is located on the main road at the entrance of Jalan (Street)  Karang Anyar Raya , Semarang , Central Java , Indonesia.

Side View
 Javanese style Face Painting Art is remarkable here.

DHARMA(धर्म)-BIJAKSANA(बीजांश)-KSATRIA(क्षत्रिय) Logo of "Indonesian National Police Academy(AKPOL)" Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia

DHARMA(धर्म)-BIJAKSANA(बीजांश)-KSATRIA(क्षत्रिय)

Logo of "Indonesian National Police Academy(AKPOL)" Semarang,  Central Java, Indonesia  

  Detailed Study of AKPOL Banner Emblem

A. Pataka ( Banner Emblem ) (पताका , ध्वज )

Shape - Shield Black

 Meaning of the Emblem - Protector and Patron Community

B. White Star

Shape - Star 3 pieces

 Symbolic of  - Tribrata

Color - Golden

C. Birth INP 1 July 1946 is described by following symbols -

C 1. Column of Golden Yellow Color 

 1 Pole Symbolic of  Date 1st 

Meaning Soulless and firm

C 2. Red Fire with 7 Flames  (Symbolic  Trishula) (त्रिशूल) 

Symbolic of  Month of  July 

 Meaning - Spirit Burning

C 3. Open White Book

Shape - Right  4 pieces and Left 6 pieces 

Symbolic of  Year 1946 as a means of Education

D. Plinth Golden Yellow Color

 Shape -  3 levels

Describe - "Among Foster"

Meaning: Ing ngarso sung tulodo, Ing madyo Mangun Karso, Tut wuri handayani (in Javanees Language)

E. Head Pole golden yellow color

 Shape -  3 stacking

System Pangasuhan "Trinity Center" (त्रिशक्ति) 

F. Light golden yellow color

Symbolic of Pancasila (पंचशील सिद्धांत) 

G. Flowers Wijaya Kusuma white

Form - 5 petals

Symbolic of Pancasila (पंचशील सिद्धांत) 

Meaning - Science

H. Base Green Flower

Shape - 3 petals

Symbolic of 3 Qualities of an  Officer - Dharma (धर्म )- Wise (बीजांश) - Knight (क्षत्रिय)

I. Fruit Tape 

Reads - Police Academy

Reads - Dharma - Bijaksana - Ksatria

DHARMA - (धर्म ) Being willing to sacrifice in performing Dharma bhakti (धर्म भक्ति) to the Homeland, the Nation and the State.
BIJAKSANA - (बीजांश)  Clever . Able to make decisions fair wise and selfless.
KSATRIA -  (क्षत्रिय) Having Knight skills and able to carry out tasks quickly and boldly.

J. Foundation Date of AKPOL October 1, 1965 is described by these Symbols

J1. The Rice Green Stalk 

 Form -1 stalk

 Symbolic of  - Date 1st 

J 2. Yellow Rice 

Shape -10 Grain

Symbolic of Month of  October

Meaning - Prosperity

J 3. Cotton Green Leaf 

Cotton leaf - 6 petals

Symbolic of  Count - 6  (Year 65)

J 3. White Cotton Flowers 

Cotton Flowers - 5 petal

Symbolic of  Count - 5  (Year 65)

Describe - 1965

Meaning - Welfare

Jl. Sultan Agung No. 131 , New Candi , Semarang , Central Java , Indonesia

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 .