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Visiting the Springs of Eternity in Sumberawan Temple Singasari

Friday, 18 December 2020 - 19:07
Visiting the Springs of Eternity in Sumberawan Temple Singasari Sumberawan Temple surrounded by trees. (PHOTO: Mery Cahyani/TIMES Indonesia)

TIMES AUSTRALIA, MALANG – Besides known as the city of education, Malang also has a lot of hidden historical heritage with a good potential for tourism destination. One of them is Sumberawan Temple. Not only exotic, but this ancient site in Singasari is also a historical site with unique springs around the site.

Before entering the Sumberawan Temple site, you can see a beautiful natural view that is managed by the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia and local rice fields. A lot of greenery surrounds the area, providing a cool and peaceful atmosphere. Sumberawan Temple is located in Toyomarto Village, Singasari, Malang, East Java.

This potential beauty made the idea to turn this place into a tourism spot. There are a lot of perfect spots for selfies for visitors. Besides, there are culinary centers complete with gazebos to enjoy your meal with your family or beloved ones.

To find the origin of the Sumberawan name, TIMES Indonesia met directly with Rosidah, the Conservation Head of Sumberawan Temple.

“Estimated to be built in the 14th century and 1830 several springs were found near the tree roots around the area. This area had been renovated by the Dutch in 1937. A lot of stones were lost during the renovation, which made an uncertainty about how to repair it to the former shape. The stacked rocks left there was what’s left from the reconstruction,” she said, Monday (18/8/2020).

According to Rosidah, the springs beneath the Sumberawan Temple are the springs of holy water. It was caused by the overwhelming power from the hermits during that time, which turned the water into holy water with the power of eternity. Several religions also believe this water is sacred. This temple was written inside the holy bible of Negarakertagama and became a pilgrimage place for King Hayam Wuruk and King Majapahit.

Not only used during the Waisak ceremonies, but Christian and Hindu people also use the water for the baptism ceremony. During the historical journey, King Hayam Wuruk once visited this place to observe around his territory. The king rested and prayed in this temple.

However, Sumberawan Temple is closed due to the pandemic, even during the most recent Waisak several months ago. Now, during the transition period, several health protocols are being prepared to reopen Sumberawan Temple with its eternity water tourism site. (*)

Writer : Evan Julianto
Editor : Faizal R Arief
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