Selogriyo, A Heavenly Natural Scenery In Magelang
The pleasant sky is not very friendly this afternoon. After the midday prayer at the local village mosque, we immediately set foot to start trekking to the Selogriyo Temple. The temple is located on a hill that can be placed on the slopes of Sumbing. Our distance from the motorcycle parking is around 1.5 Km. Drizzle welcomed us shortly after the four of us with Bagus Priyana, Laras, and Tintony. start the journey. We are a group of around 100 roaming members. By Bagus Priyana - who is the community coordinator, we moved through the lower path through the valley. "Tourists are usually passed by the crew from Amanjiwo through this route. More exciting and challenging ". He said to lure us.
After we put on our raincoats, the muddy streets welcomed us. Paddy fields are the main menu, besides the galuran - buffalo road which is slippery and muddy. Gurgling river water accompanied us all the way with the epic panorama of the Giyanti hills. Finally, we arrived at the court of Selogriyo Temple almost in unison with a group that crossed the main route. The road has been blocked and passed a hillside.
Maybe they are tired and hungry. A stall next to the temple has been booked and we are given a free lunch with a pecel menu. His anthropology is similar to the distribution of sacrificial meat. I relented by ordering just a glass of coffee. After all, I was also able to stock two pieces of bread to be held hungry. This afternoon, Selogriyo is quite bright, different from the atmosphere along with the trekking. This temple is seen tied with a safety rope. Repair in 2008 was announced on the ground around the temple is unstable and also prone to landslides. By BPCB - as the eventual organizer of the body parts supported by ropes in the hope that they will not be easily rubbed.
This Hindu temple is located at an altitude of 704 meters above sea level and the government is located in Kembangkuning Village, Windusari District, Magelang Regency, and was discovered by the first Kedu Resident, Hartsman in 1835. An escape from the Kadiri Kingdom in the range of 9 AD was granted. The temple rose 4.2 square meters with an estimated height of 5-6 meters. The top model is the top and the reliefs are decorated with sculptures on each side. Unfortunately, the heads of the statues are gone.
Being in Selogriyo, seemed to be in a duplicate expanse of heaven. Green grass, combined with the gallant hills with cool air. While it was three o'clock in the afternoon, it felt like we did not want to go home and still wanted to linger there. (Nur Khamid Anwar)
*This article is the winner of Visit Jawa Tengah Blog Contest 2015 #2
