CANDI AGUNG

Candi Agung is an ancient Hindu temple site located in the area of ​​Malang River, Amuntai Tengah sub-district, Amuntai city, South Kalimantan. Around the temple was once found a wooden pole ulin and shards of tile. This temple is estimated to be a relic of the Kingdom of the State of Dipa whose existence is contemporaneous with the Majapahit Kingdom. [1] Candi Agung in Amuntai is a relic of the Kingdom of the State of Dipa built by Empu Jatmika century XIV AD. From this kingdom finally gave birth to the Kingdom of Daha State in the State and Sultanate of Banjarmasin. According to the story, the Hindu Kingdom of Dipa State stood in 1438 at the junction of three watersheds namely the Tabalong River, Balangan River, and the River Negara. The embryo of Banjar Kingdom was ruled by Maharaja Suryanata and Putri Junjung Buih with the head of government Patih Lambung Mangkurat. Dipa State then developed into Amuntai City. In 1967 in Amuntai City, time was held archeological sites, found the base of the temple and the objects of archeology. The excavated place is called the resident of Gunung Candi (Bukit Candi) and the temple is basically called Candi Agung. According to the people's story that lived there the Great Temple was built by Mpu Jatmika. [2] The building area of ​​the temple of Agung measuring 40 m x 50 m. [3] Agung Temple is estimated to be 740 years old. The material of this Agung Temple is dominated by stone and wood. His condition is still very solid. In this temple is also found some historical heritage objects that are about 200 years BC. The stone used to erect this temple is still there. The stone is very fleetlike with red bricks. But when touched there is a difference, heavier and stronger than ordinary red brick. The bricks found are large in size similar to bricks that also found the site of Kayen temple in Buloh Village, Kayen Village in Central Java.