JAKARTA - "The Panatraran Temple is the largest temple in East Java and is very important because it contains many reliefs," said Minister of Culture Fadli Zon while reviewing the temple complex in Penataran Village, Nglegok District, Blitar Regency, Saturday, September 13.
Menbud Fadli Zon's working visit was an affirmation of the government's commitment to care for the nation's collective memory as well as preserving the heritage of civilization. The temples that were built from the Kediri to Majapahit era were not just archaeological sites, but witnesses to the long journey of the Nusantara identity.
This 12,946 square meter complex stands southwest of the slopes of Mount Kelud. The land has been considered sacred since the 12th century, when Palah's inscription recorded the beginning of the construction. Reliefs on the walls of the temple recorded the stories of Panji, Ramayana, to Kresnayana "a source of knowledge that enriches the narrative of history.
These reliefs are an important source of knowledge. We hope that there will be a restoration so that this legacy is maintained," said Menbud Fadli.
He emphasized that the restoration plan will begin after the restoration of the Jago Temple is completed in November.
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During the visit, the Blitar Regency government submitted a proposal for the development of the Panagaran Museum. Menbud Fadli welcomed the proposal, assessing that the museum will strengthen the attractiveness of cultural tourism and local economics.
The video broadcast of the profile of the Blitar flagship Panatraran Museum and tourist destinations further emphasizes the potential of this area as a center of culture and spirituality. Accompanying Fadli, Director General of Development, Utilization, and Culture Development Ahmad Mahendra, Mayor of Blitar Syauqul Muhibbin, as well as a number of regional officials.
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