BHINNEKA TUNGGAL IKA
The Story of Majapahit Mpu Sindok Airlangga Rajasa Dynasty Joko Dolog Kertanagara Raden Wijaya Shiwa - Budha Gajah MadaTROWULAN
Bajang Ratu Temple Kedaton Temple Tomb of Princess from Champa Tikus Temple Pendopo Agung Trowulan MuseumSiti Inggil GraveyardMAJAPAHIT IN DECLINE
THE TEMPLE OF MAJAPAHIT
Archithectural Style Majapahit's Sites Winginlawang Temple Kidal Temple Singosari Temple Jajaghu Temple Sumberawan Temple Sumberjati Temple Sawentar Temple Rimbi Temple Penataran Temple Tigowangi and Surawana Temple Jabung Temple Mt. Penanggungan Sukuh and Ceto TempleJedong Temple Gentong Temple Kesiman Temple Pasetran Temple Reco LanangGENEALOGY OF THE RAJASA DYNASTY
Tikus Temple
The principal building originally consisted of two terraces, upon which a concentric arrangement of 'turrets' surrounded the highest part of the structure, located in the centre. This form may be seen to reflect that of the holy Mt Mahameru of Hindu mythology, from which is believed to spring the elixir of immortality. The unusual name of this candi is connected with the circumstances of its discovery in 1914. At that time, apparently, the neighbourhood was experiencing a plague of rats. Each time efforts were made to exterminate them,however, the creatures would disappear down a hole in a small hillock. On the order of the old regent of Mojokerto, Kromojoyo Adinegoro, the mound was consequently excavated with the purpose of destroying the rats' nest. The result was the discovery of one of Trowulan's most important archaeological sites.
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