Based on statues found in this temple, namely in the form of Shiva statues and Vishnu statues, it can be said that Ngetos Temple is Shiva-Vishnu. If it is associated with the religion adopted by King Hayam Wuruk, it is very appropriate, namely the religion of Shiva-Vishnu. According to an expert (Hoepermas), that near the founding of this temple once stood a smaller sized temple (about 8 square meters), but the shape of the two is the same. N.J. Chrome estimates that the temple building was originally surrounded by a round ring wall.
The main building of the temple is from red stone, so that it is damaged more quickly. The roof is estimated to be made of wood (there is no trace). Relief on the Ngetos Temple has four pieces, but now there is only one, the three have been destroyed. Frames in the enclosure (the base) are also gone. At the top and bottom of the frame are bounded by attics, divided into small windows decorated with rhombus, the edges are uneven, or resemble the shape of a banner. This is different from the lower buildings that have no layout, while the lower edges are decorated with group motifs of fruit and leaf ornaments.
On the right and left of the temple there are two small niches on which there are ornaments that are reminiscent of the makara trunk. But if you look more closely, it turns out that a large spiral shape is beautified. The wall looks empty, there are no important reliefs, only above it are leaf motifs that curve downward and horizontally, encircling the temple's upper body.
Interestingly, it is a very large motif, which is 2 x 1.8 meters high. The time is still intact in the south. His face is frightening, and this illustrates that at that time there was a great authority and seemed to be used as a repellent for danger. This kind of motif is found in almost all the temples in Central Java, East Java and Bali. This motif actually originated from India, then entered Indonesia in the Hindu Age. Generally, in Indonesia this kind of motif is found on the front doors of a temple, Ngetos Temple, which is now living its damaged main building, was built on the initiative of King Hayam Wuruk. The purpose of making this temple as a place to store the ashes of his body if he dies later. Hayam Wuruk wants to be buried there because the Ngetos area is still included in the Majapahit region which faces Mount Wilis, which seems to be equated with Mount Mahameru. The production was handed over to his uncle the king of Ngatas Angin, namely Raden Condromowo, who later held the title Raden Ngabei Selopurwotoo. This king has a patih named Raden Bagus Condrogeni, whose training center is located west of Ngatas Angin, approximately 15 km away.
It was told, that Raden Ngabei Selopurwoto had a nephew named Hayam Wuruk who became the King of Majapahit. Hayam Wuruk often visited his uncle and also Candi Lor. His will later, when Hayam Wuruk died, his body was burned and his ashes were stored at Ngetos Temple. But not in the current temple, but in the temple which is now gone.
It is said that the story is also, in Ngetos there were two temples that were the same (twin), so they named the Tajum Temple. Only difference, one is bigger than the other. Krom also argues that around the Ngetos temple there is a Paramasoeklapoera, the burial place of King Hayam Wuruk. Regarding the word Tajum can be likened to Tajung, because the letter "ng" can change to the letter "m" without changing its meaning. For example Singha becomes Simha and finally Sima. This is in accordance with Soekmono's opinion stating that after Hayam Wuruk died, his tomb was placed in Tajung, Berbek area, Kediri.
Furthermore, it was told, that Raja Ngatas Angin R. Ngabei Selupurwoto had a brother in the Kingdom of Bantar Angin Lodoyo (Blitar) named Prabu Klono Djatikusumo, whose class was replaced by Klono Joyoko. These kings were assigned by Hayam Wuruk to create a temple complex. Raden Ngabai Selopurwoto in the Ngatas Angin complex commissioned Empu Sakti Supo (Empu Supo) to create a temple complex in Ngetos. Because of its supernatural power, in the not too long time the task can be completed as directed.
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