Sukuh Temple

Sukuh (Indonesian: Candi Sukuh) is a 15th-century Javanese-Hindu temple (candi) that is located on the western slope of Mount Lawu (elevation 910 metres (2,990 ft)) on the border between Central and East Java provinces.

Sukuh temple has a distinctive thematic reliefs from other candi where life before birth and sexual education are its main theme. Its main monument is a simple pyramid structure with reliefs and statues in front of it, including three tortoises with flattened shells and a male figure grasping his penis. A giant 1.82 m (6 ft) high of lingga (phallus) with four balls, representing penile incisions, was one of the statues that has been relocated to the National Museum of Indonesia.

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Candi Sukuh. In the main courtyard of Candi Sukuh in Central Java, three large flat-backed turtle statues can be found. Sukuh Temple 5
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Candi Sukuh. In the main courtyard of Candi Sukuh in Central Java, three large flat-backed turtle statues can be found. Sukuh Temple 5

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Hieroglyphs: 3 turtles/tortoises. Sukuh Temple 7
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Hieroglyphs: 3 turtles/tortoises. Sukuh Temple 7

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Hieroglyphs: 3 turtles/tortoises. Sukuh Temple 8
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Hieroglyphs: 3 turtles/tortoises. Sukuh Temple 8

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Hieroglyphs: 3 turtles/tortoises. Sukuh Temple 9
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Hieroglyphs: 3 turtles/tortoises. Sukuh Temple 9

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The subject of this relief is Bhima, a hero of the Mahabharata, who stands opposite a pedestaled god within a horseshoe-shaped arch. The figures are sculpted in wayang puppet style, resembling their leather-puppet counterparts in posture, costume, and sideways presentation. Sukuh Temple 12
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The subject of this relief is Bhima, a hero of the Mahabharata, who stands opposite a pedestaled god within a horseshoe-shaped arch. The figures are sculpted in wayang puppet style, resembling their leather-puppet counterparts in posture, costume, and sideways presentation. Sukuh Temple 12

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The subject of this relief is Bhima, a hero of the Mahabharata, who stands opposite a pedestaled god within a horseshoe-shaped arch. Sukuh Temple 13
Sukuh Temple

The subject of this relief is Bhima, a hero of the Mahabharata, who stands opposite a pedestaled god within a horseshoe-shaped arch. Sukuh Temple 13

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Wings, Eagle (personified). Turtle. Elephant: eraka, 'eagle, wings; Rebus: eraka 'moltencast copper'; kol 'turtle' Rebus: kol 'working in iron, smithy'; ibha, 'elephant' Rebus: ibbo 'merchant' ib 'iron'. Sukuh Temple 14
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Wings, Eagle (personified). Turtle. Elephant: eraka, 'eagle, wings; Rebus: eraka 'moltencast copper'; kol 'turtle' Rebus: kol 'working in iron, smithy'; ibha, 'elephant' Rebus: ibbo 'merchant' ib 'iron'. Sukuh Temple 14

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Wings, Eagle (personified). Turtle. Elephant: eraka, 'eagle, wings; Rebus: eraka 'moltencast copper'. Sukuh Temple 15
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Wings, Eagle (personified). Turtle. Elephant: eraka, 'eagle, wings; Rebus: eraka 'moltencast copper'. Sukuh Temple 15

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In this relief, mighty Bhima (identified by his curled hair) lifts a foe off the ground by the sheer strength of his arm. Behind the hero is one of his followers, a soldier equipped with shield and spear. An inscription above Bhima's head tells the story. Sukuh Temple 16
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In this relief, mighty Bhima (identified by his curled hair) lifts a foe off the ground by the sheer strength of his arm. Behind the hero is one of his followers, a soldier equipped with shield and spear. An inscription above Bhima's head tells the story. Sukuh Temple 16

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Relief. Sukuh Temple 17
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Relief. Sukuh Temple 17

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Hieroglyphs: Roofed tiles of smithy, 2 women, palm + 2 safflowers, tree, palms. Sukuh Temple 18
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Hieroglyphs: Roofed tiles of smithy, 2 women, palm + 2 safflowers, tree, palms. Sukuh Temple 18

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This relief illustrates a strange episode from the Sudamala, in which Pandava Sadewa is tied to a tree in a cemetery and menaced by Durga. The fierce goddess wields a sword to frighten him, and is attended by ghostly companions. Sukuh Temple 19
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This relief illustrates a strange episode from the Sudamala, in which Pandava Sadewa is tied to a tree in a cemetery and menaced by Durga. The fierce goddess wields a sword to frighten him, and is attended by ghostly companions. Sukuh Temple 19

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Garuda stele. Hieroglyphs: Top register, smithy, tree with 2 safflowers; Second register: two armed persons flanking a mountain; Third register: smithy, tree, one person holds a wheel, peacock; Fourth register: trees, animals: antelopes; Fifth register: person, winged eagle personified. Sukuh Temple 21
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Garuda stele. Hieroglyphs: Top register, smithy, tree with 2 safflowers; Second register: two armed persons flanking a mountain; Third register: smithy, tree, one person holds a wheel, peacock; Fourth register: trees, animals: antelopes; Fifth register: person, winged eagle personified. Sukuh Temple 21

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Garuda stele. Sukuh Temple 22
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Garuda stele. Sukuh Temple 22

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Gana. Sukuh Temple 23
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Gana. Smith carrying weapon. Armourer hieroglyph. Sukuh Temple 25
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Gana. Smith carrying weapon. Armourer hieroglyph. Sukuh Temple 25

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This relief shows Bhima rushing into battle, with bow and spear. He is preceeded by a smaller standard-bearer, whose standard is emblazoned with another image of Bhima; appropriately, since Bhima was of course the general of his troops. The hero's curling hair is distinctive, and appears on both images of him. Person carrying hero (ancestor) flag, following by archer. Hieroglyph. Sukuh Temple 27
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This relief shows Bhima rushing into battle, with bow and spear. He is preceeded by a smaller standard-bearer, whose standard is emblazoned with another image of Bhima; appropriately, since Bhima was of course the general of his troops. The hero's curling hair is distinctive, and appears on both images of him. Person carrying hero (ancestor) flag, following by archer. Hieroglyph. Sukuh Temple 27

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Hieroglyphs: elephant (with rider), 2 rhinoceros. Sukuh Temple 28
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Hieroglyphs: elephant (with rider), 2 rhinoceros. Sukuh Temple 28

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Relief. Sukuh Temple 29
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Relief Elephant. Sukuh Temple 30
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Relief Elephant. Sukuh Temple 30

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Gana. Sukuh Temple 31
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Eagle personified. Garuda carrying Vishnu. Sukuh Temple 35
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Eagle personified. Garuda carrying Vishnu. Sukuh Temple 35

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Eagle personified. Garuda carrying Vishnu. The scene in bas relief The scene depicted Bhima as the blacksmith in the left forging the metal, Ganesha in the center, and Arjuna in the right operating the tube blower to pump air into the furnace. Sukuh Temple 36
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Eagle personified. Garuda carrying Vishnu. The scene in bas relief The scene depicted Bhima as the blacksmith in the left forging the metal, Ganesha in the center, and Arjuna in the right operating the tube blower to pump air into the furnace. Sukuh Temple 36

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The scene in bas relief The scene depicted Bhima as the blacksmith in the left forging the metal, Ganesha in the center, and Arjuna in the right operating the tube blower to pump air into the furnace. Sukuh Temple 38
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The scene in bas relief The scene depicted Bhima as the blacksmith in the left forging the metal, Ganesha in the center, and Arjuna in the right operating the tube blower to pump air into the furnace. Sukuh Temple 38

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The scene in bas relief The scene depicted Bhima as the blacksmith in the left forging the metal, Ganesha in the center, and Arjuna in the right operating the tube blower to pump air into the furnace. Sukuh Temple 39
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The scene in bas relief The scene depicted Bhima as the blacksmith in the left forging the metal, Ganesha in the center, and Arjuna in the right operating the tube blower to pump air into the furnace. Sukuh Temple 39

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The scene in bas relief The scene depicted Bhima as the blacksmith in the left forging the metal, Ganesha in the center. Sukuh Temple 40
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The scene in bas relief The scene depicted Bhima as the blacksmith in the left forging the metal, Ganesha in the center. Sukuh Temple 40

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A headless life-sized male figure grasping penis. Sukuh Temple 41
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A headless life-sized male figure grasping penis. Sukuh Temple 41

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A headless life-sized male figure grasping penis. Sukuh Temple 42
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A headless life-sized male figure grasping penis. Sukuh Temple 42

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Sculpted male. Hold scarf on right hand. Sukuh Temple 43
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Sculpted male. Hold scarf on right hand. Sukuh Temple 43

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Candi Sukuh's entrance. Sukuh Temple 44
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Candi Sukuh's entrance. Sukuh Temple 44

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Entrance, Trumpet and a trumpet blower. Sukuh Temple 45
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Entrance, Trumpet and a trumpet blower. Sukuh Temple 45

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Pudendum muliebre at the entrance to Candi Sukuh. Sukuh Temple 46
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Pudendum muliebre at the entrance to Candi Sukuh. Sukuh Temple 46

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A relief of yoni–lingga on the floor of the Candi Sukuh's entrance. Sukuh Temple 47
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A relief of yoni–lingga on the floor of the Candi Sukuh's entrance. Sukuh Temple 47

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A relief of yoni–lingga on the floor of the Candi Sukuh's entrance: Hieroglyphs: pudendum mulieb. Sukuh Temple 48
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A relief of yoni–lingga on the floor of the Candi Sukuh's entrance: Hieroglyphs: pudendum mulieb. Sukuh Temple 48

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Candi Sukuh's entrance. Sukuh Temple 49
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Candi Sukuh's entrance. Sukuh Temple 49

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Kala, entrance to Sukuh. Sukuh Temple 50
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Kala, entrance to Sukuh. Sukuh Temple 50

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Serpents. The emphasis, however, lies on mystical themes dealing with the process of deliverance, or 'liberation' of the soul. Thus we find the story of the Sudamala, the 'deliverance of Durga', as well as that of Garuda freeing his mother from enslavement by serpents. Sukuh Temple 51
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Serpents. The emphasis, however, lies on mystical themes dealing with the process of deliverance, or 'liberation' of the soul. Thus we find the story of the Sudamala, the 'deliverance of Durga', as well as that of Garuda freeing his mother from enslavement by serpents. Sukuh Temple 51

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Garuda. Sukuh Temple 52
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Garuda. Sukuh Temple 53
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Garuda. Sukuh Temple 53

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