Fadli Zon Discussion of the Recovery of the Panataran Temple: The largest temple in East -Java

Jakarta – Minister of Culture (Menbud), Fadli Zon reviewed the Panataran Temple Complex in Penataran Village, Nglegok district, Blitar Regency. The temple, built during the Kediri (Kertajaya) to the Majapahit period (Jayanegara-Qatu Suhita), was not only one of the largest temple places in East Java, but also recorded a long journey of Indonesian civilization. This visit is a form of dedication from the Ministry of Culture to care for the country’s collective memory, as well as to emphasize the role of cultural heritage as a source of inspiration, education and national identity. Not only that, this agenda is an important momentum in attempting to strengthen the conservation and development of cultural destinations and historical tourism in Blitar. “Penataran -Temple is the largest temple in the East Java region and we know that this temple is very important because it contains a lot of relief,” Fadli Zon said in his statement on Sunday (9/14/2025). Roll to continue with the content The Panataran Temple complex is located in the southwest of the slopes of Mount Kelud. The Panataran Temple Complex is a special bath, not only the size of 12,946 m 2, but also because it is based on the land that has been considered holy since the time of the Kingdom of Kediri. Fadli Zon also assessed the temple area with a number of relief depicting the historical record of the archipelago. He said the Panataran temple contains many reliefs that are a source of knowledge, both stories about Panji, Ramayana stories and also Kresnayana stories. “There is also a Palah inscription that tells of the early years of making this temple in the 12th century,” he explained. It is known, in a series of events, the video profile of the Penataran Museum and leading tourist destinations in Blitar Regency aired. The show shows the great potential of the region in the development of the cultural, spiritual and tourism sectors as the strength of identity as well as economic attractiveness. Furthermore, the Blitar Regency government represented by the expert staff for community and HR also submitted the Panataran Museum Development proposal to Fadli Zon. The march that took place in the Temple Main Court was welcomed by dozens of guests with a festive applause. Welcome this proposal, Fadli Zon said the Tempel Report Plan. “So it is part of our cultural heritage as a cultural heritage and we hope that the Panataran temple will later restore,” he added. The recovery is planned to be executed within the next few times, namely after the recovery of the Jago Temple which is now started and will be completed in November. Through the preservation of cultural heritage and museum development, the Ministry of Culture confirms its dedication to culture the basis of national development rooted in national identity. This effort not only ensures that noble values ​​remain alive and pass on to future generations, but also encourage culture as a binding power of the nation. For information, accompany Fadli Zon, namely the Director General of Development, Use and Cultural Development, Ahmad Mahendra; Special staff of the Minister of Protocol and Housekeeping, Rachmanda Primayudha; Director of film, music and art, Syaifullah Agam; Head of the Cultural Conservation Center for the East Java Xi Region, Endah Budi Hernani; and Chairman of the Indonesian Museum Association, Putu Supadma Rudana. It also offers the mayor of Blitar, Syauqul Muhibbin, and a number of Blitar Regency regional officials, including the head of the cultural and tourism office, Eko Susanto; Head of the Education Office, Agus Santosa; and representatives of the NGlegok District Leadership Community Forum. (AKD/AKD)