candi rimbi

Candi Rimbi is a heritage of Hinduism from the Classical period in Jombang Regency, East Java. This temple is also often called Cungkup Pulo. Rimbi's name is associated with the name puppet character named Arimbi, Werkudara's wife or better known as Bima. Candi Rimbi is located in Pulosari Village, Bareng District, Jombang Regency. Occupying an area of ​​896.56 square meters, the existing building has a length of 13.24 meters, 9.10 meters wide and 12 meters high.Rimbi Temple Body is formed from andesite rock, while for the foundation is built of brick. The condition of the Rimbi Temple is at first glance similar to the Sumur Temple in Sidoarjo. The roof and half of the body of the temple have collapsed so it is difficult to imagine what the body shape and roof of the temple are like. At the foot of the temple there are various reliefs depicting humans and animals. One unique relief depicts a pair of humans (brides) in a barrel. Until now, the story cannot be known which is depicted through these reliefs.Based on the art of building architecture, Rimbi Temple has a Hindu background. This was marked by the discovery of the statue of Dewi Parwati (the wife of Lord Shiva) which is now stored in the National Museum of Jakarta. Parwati statue is found in the ruins of the main hall of the temple.The Parwati statue found in Rimbi Temple is thought to be a manifestation of Tribhuwana Tunggadewi, the Majapahit queen who ruled from 1328-1350 ADMany Hindu statues are found in the temple courtyard. Unfortunately, the statues were not in full condition, even some of them left only pieces of limbs. A pedestal located in the courtyard of the temple leaves pieces of statues. A rather large size decoration is also lying on one corner of the temple courtyard. It is estimated, berelief stone when it was used to be used to decorate the entrance to the room (chdeamber) of the temple as is generally the temple from the Classical periode.