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Here traces of Buddhism in North Sumatra province, located in Padang Lawas District, about 400 km from the city of Medan. This temple is also called Temple Portibi and estimated contemporaneous with the Temple Barelang in Riau the XII century. Its location in the Bahal template, Padang Bolak, Padanglawas, North Sumatra or approximately 3 hours drive from Mulberry.
This temple was founded by King Rajendra Cola who became King Tamil Hindu Shiva, in South India and is estimated to have thousands of years old. Portibi kingdom is a kingdom that is unique in terms of its name is Portibi. Portibi in Batak language means the world or earth. Other experts call this temple is associated with the presence of Pannai as the area was conquered by the Kingdom.
The researchers revealed that the temple in the village Bahal are three of the 26 temples scattered ruins of 1,500 km² in area of Padang Lawas, South Tapanuli. Because of its location in the middle of a very vast rice fields, locals often call Bahal temple complex with the temple name Padang Lawas or 'temple in the desert Iuas'. Bahal temple complex consists of three temples, each about 500 meters apart. A few kilometers from the temple there is also a complex temple Pulo.
This temple was founded by King Rajendra Cola who became King Tamil Hindu Shiva, in South India and is estimated to have thousands of years old. Portibi kingdom is a kingdom that is unique in terms of its name is Portibi. Portibi in Batak language means the world or earth. Other experts call this temple is associated with the presence of Pannai as the area was conquered by the Kingdom.
The researchers revealed that the temple in the village Bahal are three of the 26 temples scattered ruins of 1,500 km² in area of Padang Lawas, South Tapanuli. Because of its location in the middle of a very vast rice fields, locals often call Bahal temple complex with the temple name Padang Lawas or 'temple in the desert Iuas'. Bahal temple complex consists of three temples, each about 500 meters apart. A few kilometers from the temple there is also a complex temple Pulo.
Bahal temple called biaro by the community is the largest temple complex in the province of North Sumatra, because of its area surrounding the temple complex of Bahal I, Bahal Bahal II and III. The entire temple complex of buildings in the third made of red brick, except statues made of hard rock. Each temple complex is surrounded by a fence and a thickness of about 1 m are also made of red brick. On the east side there is a gate that juts out and flanked on either side by a wall height of about 60 cm. Bahal temple stands on the banks of the river Batang Pane. Of the various theories that developed, the possibility of ever becoming Pane Batang river trade traffic. It is estimated that once the forest upstream able to provide adequate water supply. However, now debits small, shallow, and impossible to be a means of transportation.
The main building Bahal temple I is the largest compared to the main building Bahal temple II and III. The main building consists of arrangement mat, legs, body and roof of the temple. Placemat berdenah temple square base measuring approximately 7 m² with a height of about 180 cm. In each of the main building there is a temple complex located in the middle of the page with the right facing the entrance gate.
The main building Bahal temple I is the largest compared to the main building Bahal temple II and III. The main building consists of arrangement mat, legs, body and roof of the temple. Placemat berdenah temple square base measuring approximately 7 m² with a height of about 180 cm. In each of the main building there is a temple complex located in the middle of the page with the right facing the entrance gate.
Some experts are already doing important research in Bahal temple, among others, Franz Junghun (1846), Von Rosenberg (1854), Kerkhoff (1887), Stein Callenfels (1920 and 1925), De Haan (1926), Chrome (1923), and FM Schinitger known meritorious reveal the history of archeology in Sumatra.
German archaeologist F.M. Schinitger 1935 researching this temple by Tamil-speaking Tanjore inscriptions and made by King Coladewa of South India in 1030. This king conquered Pannai refer note I-Tsing. Schinitger conclude this temple associated with the flow of Vajrayana Buddhism different with Buddhism now. This is characterized by violent look at a statue of a giant faced with creepy faces. Similarly, reliefs on temple walls depicting giant dancing with dance tandawa. Characteristics violent, cruel, and tend to close the sadistic rituals. This is supported by the information of some writing on a gold plate or stone found.
German archaeologist F.M. Schinitger 1935 researching this temple by Tamil-speaking Tanjore inscriptions and made by King Coladewa of South India in 1030. This king conquered Pannai refer note I-Tsing. Schinitger conclude this temple associated with the flow of Vajrayana Buddhism different with Buddhism now. This is characterized by violent look at a statue of a giant faced with creepy faces. Similarly, reliefs on temple walls depicting giant dancing with dance tandawa. Characteristics violent, cruel, and tend to close the sadistic rituals. This is supported by the information of some writing on a gold plate or stone found.
In Bahal II temple ruins found the statue of Heruka, the only kind of similar statues in Indonesia. Depiction very sadistic with a giant pile of skulls and dancing on top of the bodies. Bambang Budi Utomo, a researcher at the National Archaeological Research Center wrote in Kompas, Friday, September 23, 2005, "The right hand (the giant) raised upward while holding vajra while the left hand is in front of the chest while holding a bowl of human cranium".
In Vajrayana Buddhism there Tantric ceremonies are portrayed as sadistic acts which can not be separated from the corpse and liquor. There is also a ceremony conducted Bhairawa above ksetra, the field where the bodies pile up before it burned. In this place they are meditating, dancing, predicting spells, burning corpses, blood drinking, and laughing as he pulled out a snort like a buffalo. Goal is to be rich, long life, strong, invulnerable, can disappear, and heal the sick. To be more powerful, they repeatedly chanting the name of Buddha or Bodhisattva. It is believed the Vajrayana in Padang Lawas to create a feeling of calm or get back on the power of miracles born god who was worshiped (reincarnation).
In Vajrayana Buddhism there Tantric ceremonies are portrayed as sadistic acts which can not be separated from the corpse and liquor. There is also a ceremony conducted Bhairawa above ksetra, the field where the bodies pile up before it burned. In this place they are meditating, dancing, predicting spells, burning corpses, blood drinking, and laughing as he pulled out a snort like a buffalo. Goal is to be rich, long life, strong, invulnerable, can disappear, and heal the sick. To be more powerful, they repeatedly chanting the name of Buddha or Bodhisattva. It is believed the Vajrayana in Padang Lawas to create a feeling of calm or get back on the power of miracles born god who was worshiped (reincarnation).
Now the grass meets the temple area and unfortunately poorly maintained temple. Temple surrounded by grassland vast, barren, and is often used for grazing livestock. As a shade plant, usually plants balakka used herders for shelter from the sun. Although the building is still good, but the walls of the temple are made of red bricks are filled with graffiti.
Although a historical tourist area, not visible rows of stalls selling food or souvenirs in the vicinity. Surrounding communities, know enshrinement complex but every day could be said no visitors. It is understandable because public transport to the temple complex is relatively rare and time-consuming.
Bahal temple itself is officially used as a tourist attraction by the government. This place is only busy at certain times such as holidays, Eid, or New Year. The crowd is a village communities around Padang Bolak and Barumun. The road to the temple last condition is muddy and not well maintained.
Although a historical tourist area, not visible rows of stalls selling food or souvenirs in the vicinity. Surrounding communities, know enshrinement complex but every day could be said no visitors. It is understandable because public transport to the temple complex is relatively rare and time-consuming.
Bahal temple itself is officially used as a tourist attraction by the government. This place is only busy at certain times such as holidays, Eid, or New Year. The crowd is a village communities around Padang Bolak and Barumun. The road to the temple last condition is muddy and not well maintained.
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