Temple Ngawen

Ngawen Temple is one of the many temples scattered around Magelang. His name was lost with the famous Borobudur and Mendut. This temple until now has not been completely refurbished. Arkoelogi Experts still searching form the beginning, besides still scavenging the ruins of this temple.

The temple is located in the village Ngawen Ngawen Muntilan District. Precisely located 2 km south of the tomb complex of Kyai Raden Pupils, Mount Pring, and about 5 km east Mendut. According to estimates, this temple was built during the Borobudur temple which is in the House of dynasty. Unlike other Buddhist temples, Temple Ngawen consists of 5 (five) small temples. But only one fifth of the whole temple again, and even then without a roof.



The temple facing east is located ditepian Muntilan Blongkeng time, a river believed to contain lots of sulfur. As in Mendut, each decorated with ornaments lion temple here in its four corners as the flow of water disposal. Relief that still seems clear is kinnaras the celestial beings who form half-man half-bird.

This temple was first discovered in 1864 by a Dutchman named Hoepermans. The process of restoration completed in 1927. Now the temple complex is laid out nicely with a garden complete with a pond that adds beauty Ngawen temple. Moreover, the position of the temple located in the middle of rice fields make this site fun to break from the noise of the city. For courting too exciting.