Patung Dewa Ruci at Nusa Dua , Denpasar , Indonesia

The story of "Dewa Ruci" describes a Disciple's obedience to the Teacher, and hard struggle to achieve something. This Story from Epic "Mahabharta" महाभारत is immortalized and well depicted in the form of Statues. A Marvelous piece of Sculpture.

Patung Dewa Ruci at Nusa Dua , Denpasar , Indonesia 

The Statue of "Dewa Ruci" recounts the journey of Bimasena भीम when "Rishi Drona" ऋषि द्रोण  asked him to fetch "Tirtha Amertha" अमृत  from the Ocean. Bima भीम dived in to the bottom of the ocean, where he met Nemburwana Dragon ( Naga) नाग  . There was a fierce battle between the two. During the fight the Naga wrapped around Bima's body and Bima choked the Naga's neck and drove his Nails (Gada गदा ) to the Naga neck. Naga was killed with nail  piercing by 'Pancanaka' Bima. Due to  exhaustion the Naga was almost dead and from the body of Naga , Dewa Ruci appeared in the form of "Sang Hyang Acintya" giving Life Philosophy discourse to Bima. Honest and Tough and Ksatriya Bima accepted Amertha's Tirta from Dewa Ruci.

Hyang in Kawi, Javanese, Sundanese, and Balinese is an unseen Spiritual Entity that has Supernatural Power in Ancient Indonesian Mythology. 

Acintya also Atintya (Sanskrit: "the unthinkable", "the Inconceivable", "He who cannot be imagined"), also Tunggal (Balinese: "Unity") is the Supreme God of Indonesian Hinduism , especially on the island of Bali )

This story of the Sculpture inspired from Epic Mahabharta महाभारत , the parts of the Statue includes -

1. The top God  Ruci is " Sang Hyang Acintya" (Dewa Ruci figure)

2. The human statue is Bima 

3. The Naga Baruna in angry form

4. At the bottom the wave of Water (Ocean) surrounded by water pool Fountains that symbolize the sound of the Ocean during the battle between Naga and Bima.

1. The Top God Ruci is " Sang Hyang Acintya" (Dewa Ruci figure)

2. The human statue is Bima भीम 

3. The Naga Baruna in angry form , Pierced by Bheema with his Nail गदा 

4. At the bottom the wave of Water (Ocean) surrounded by water pool 

Fountains that symbolize the sound of the Ocean during the battle between Naga and Bima.

The statue of Dewa Ruci is made by the great Balinese Sculptor named I Wayan Winten , who inherited this expertise from his father . I Wayan Winten began to pursue the world of sculpture since the age of 7 years. He produced many famous concrete base material Statues.

The statue of Dewa Ruci was built in 1996. The name of Dewa Ruci is very famous in Indonesia and Indonesian Navy Ship TNI is named after Dewa Ruci. 

This statue tells the journey of Bima (Werkudara) when he went to fetch the Amertha Tirta. The statue is also referred as the statue of Bima. As per Indonesian version , Bima is an honest, innocent, brave, loyal and innocent person and his innocence and loyal friendship is misused by Kurawa कौरव through Rishi Drona (Teacher of Bima) to look for the Tirthas Amertha (Tirta life) situated on the seabed and impossible to find. After his struggle into the Southern Ocean which was occupied by the Neburwana Naga (Naga Baruna) , the Naga was defeated.

The Statue of Dewa Ruci is located at the crossing of Nusa Dua - 1.  Airport to Denpasar, 2. Nusa Dua, 3.  Airport to Tanah Lot and 4. Sanur to Kuta .

Fish - Ganesha Statue at Nusa Dua Beach Temple , Denpasar , Bali , Indonesia

Ganesha statue in Fish shape dedicated to Nusa Dua Beach , Denpasar , Bali , Indonesia. 

A very rare and unique  Balinese version of Ganesha in the shape of Fish.  Statue is situated in the small Temple at Nusa Dua Beach , Denpasar , Bali , Indonesia. It catches your eyes with its Sea Blue Color suggestive of Sea - Marine Culture of Indonesia. And as per Balinese version Fish Gaesha is beautifully adorned with Golden embellishments.

What a marvelous example of  Culture and Religion ?  This is the beauty of Indonesia ... 

Indonesia Tradition ... A DwaarPal at the entrance of the Temple as the Protector.

Temple at the Sea Beach ..

Patung of Satria Gatotkaca at International Airport Bali , Indonesia

Statue of Satriaक्षत्रिय Gatotkacaघटोत्कच at International Airport Bali , Indonesia

Satria GatotKaca statue stands Majestically and Proudly in the middle of the intersection of northeast of International Airport Bali and is one of the attractions of Badung Regency. The Statue of  Legendary Satriaक्षत्रिय GatotKacaघटोत्कच is one of the first sights to greet visitors arriving at the Ngurah Rai International Airport Bali , Indonesia.

The statue represents part of the epic story of Mahabharataमहाभारत.

Battle between GatotKacaघटोत्कच and Prince Karnaकर्ण

Statue , Built in 1993 depicts GatotKacaघटोत्कच, a courageous and powerful knight, the son of Bimaभीम  one of the five Pandawa brothersपांच पांडव. He is identified as a flying knights who is responsible for air defense and security protection for the Pandawa Kingdom.

This statue depicting a battle between GatotKacaघटोत्कच on Pandawa side, against Prince Karnaकर्ण  whose horse-cart was coachmanned by King Salyaशल्य  of Kurawaकौरव side in the Mahabharat Yudha . Gatot Kaca sacrifices himself to save Arjunaअर्जुन  as a victim of Karna’s deadly weapon, Konta, which can be used only once. 

The erection of the statue apart from being a landscaping project around the Airport, is also believed to lend Spiritual protection and safety - security for all incoming and outgoing flights and Tourists who are visiting Bali.

Life size Horses and intricate ornate detailing makes this Statue a Piece of ART.

Statue is surrounded by a circle of Lotus Flower Petals. Lotus is considered Sacred and Pious in Indonesian Culture. 

Beautiful Ornate Elephant Head with water Fountain.

Beautifully depicted Garudaगरुड़  and SheshNagशेषनाग 

Life size Horses - Master Pieces of Craft-man ship.  Intricate Ornate details makes this Sculpture Stunning and Marvelous

Ghatotkachaघटोत्कच

Ghatotkacha (Sanskrit: घटोत्कच Ghaṭōtkaca "Bald Pot") is an important character in the Mahabharata. His name comes from his head, which was hairless (utkaca) and shaped like a ghatam. Ghatotkacha was the son of the Pandava Bhima and the Rakshasi Hidimbi. His maternal parentage made him half-Rakshasa and gave him many magical powers such as the ability to fly, to increase or decrease his size and to become invisible. He was an important fighter from the Pandava side in the Kurukshetra war.

Ghatotkacha was born to Hidimbi and the Pandava Bhima. When traveling the countryside with his brothers and mother as a brahmin, having escaped the lakshagraha, Bhima saved Hidimbi from her wicked brother Hidimba. Soon after Ghatotkacha was born, Bhima had to leave his family, as he still had duties to complete at Hastinapura. Ghatotkacha grew up under the care of Hidimbi. One day he received a pearl which he later gave to his cousin Abhimanyu. Like his father Ghatotkacha primarily fought with the mace. Lord Krishna gave him a boon that no one in the world would be able to match his sorcery skills (except Krishna himself). His wife was Ahilawati and his sons were Barbarika and Meghvarna.

In the Mahābhārata, Ghatotkacha was summoned by Bhima to fight on the Pandava side in the Kurukshetra battle. Invoking his magical powers, he wrought great havoc in the Kaurava army. In particular, after the death of Jayadratha on the fourteenth day of battle, when the battle continued on past sunset, his powers were at their most effective.

At this point in the battle, the Kaurava leader Duryodhana appealed to Karna, to kill Ghatotkacha as the whole Kaurava army was coming close to annihilation due to Ghatotkacha's attacks. Karna possessed a divine weapon called the Vasavi Shakti, granted by the god Indra. Only able to use it once, Karna had been saving it for his battle with his rival, Arjuna. Unable to refuse Duryodhana, Karna discharged the weapon against Ghatotkacha, killing him. It is said that when Ghatotkacha realized that he was going to die, that he assumed a gigantic size. When the huge body fell, it crushed one akshauhini of the Kaurava army. After his death Krishna was glad Karna no longer had Vasavi Sakthi to use against Arjuna. 

Source : Text adapted from Wikipedia.

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.