Cetho Karanganyar Temple: Mystical and Romanticism on the Slopes of Mount Lawu Indonesia

Cetho Temple is one of the interesting tours to visit in the new coral district. The temple which is on the slopes of Mount Lawu is at an altitude, with a humid atmosphere typical of the mountains, and the unique natural beauty of tropical rain forests around the Cetho temple.
Not many people know about the existence of this Cetho temple, maybe because of lack of promotion and losing popularity with the mainstay of the brand-new Karang Regency, namely Grojogan Sewu Waterfall. But this Cetho temple also has its own uniqueness.

History of Cetho Karanganyar Temple
Cetho Temple is a Hindu heritage temple. Even now at certain times Hindus still often carry out religious activities in the Cetho temple. So don't be surprised if in some places around the Cetho temple there are offerings of former religious rituals.
Cetho Temple was discovered by a Dutch archaeologist named Van de Vlies around 1842. The first time it was found was that the state of Cetho temple was very alarming, there were only 14 terraces with rock conditions covered by moss. The next restoration was carried out by Humardani, a personal assistant of President Soeharto in 1970.
Based on the research of scientists and archaeologists, Cetho Temple was estimated to be built in 1451-1470 or when Raja Brawijaya V in Majapahit was in power Cetho temple was thought to be built for the ritual of refusing bala and ruins because at that time the Majapahit kingdom had many riots and royal problems.

Location and Route to Cetho Karanganyar Temple
Cetho Temple itself is located in Cetho Hamlet, Gumeng Village, Kec Jenawi, Karanganyar District, Central Java province. Cetho Temple itself is located on the slopes of Mount Lawu with a position of 1497 masl. This temple is at the point of GPS coordinates: 7 ° 35 '30.22 "S, + 111 ° 9' 19.87" E.
The route to Cetho Temple itself is very easy. The trip can be started from a solo city tour to the city of Karanganyar district. Then just follow the directions to get to Grojogan Sewu Waterfall. Right before the grojogan sewu there is a direction board leading to the Cetho temple. Now just follow the road until you go to Cetho Temple.
Before arriving at the Cetho temple, visitors will be presented with views of the tea plantations owned by local residents. If the weather is not foggy, visitors will see a green tea plantation and as if there is no limit.

Exoticism is coupled with mysticism in the cetho temple
When visitors arrive at Cetho Temple will find a side of romance, exoticism side by side with the mystical side. Starting from the road to Candic etho alone is quite interesting, with views dominated by the estates belonging to local residents.
The Cetho Temple is above the hills on the slopes of Mount Lawu. To get there is a struggle. Make sure that your personal vehicle is in good health. Certain times the adherents of Hinduism and Kejawen Seing perform rituals in this place. It is very fortunate for visitors to go there along with religious rituals

there are many lessons that we can take in the temple of Cetho, lessons about culture, and of course a lesson about respecting the existence of various kinds of religions, including the cult. Because when in the temple area visitors are expected not to interfere with worship or other religious rituals
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