Umbul Temple

Umbul Temple, located in Kartoharjo, Grabag, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, is a significant archaeological site from the Mataram era, dating back to the 9th century CE. This Hindu temple, known for its two rectangular bathing pools, was likely constructed as a resting and bathing place for the Hindu kings of Mataram. The temple complex includes a garden area and numerous stones, including lingga and yoni, and religious sculptures of deities such as Ganesha, Durga, and Agastya, indicative of its ritual and religious importance. The site was abandoned in the early 11th century, likely due to the catastrophic eruption of Mount Merapi in 1006 CE. Today, Umbul Temple is recognized as a Cultural Property of Indonesia and remains a point of interest for tourists and pilgrims alike.