Bajang Ratu Temple
Bajang Ratu temple is located in Kraton Village, near to Tikus temple. Bajang Ratu is a gate made of red brick which is estimated build around 14th century.
The shape of the building is tall and slender, rising to a height of just over 16 meters. The restoration was completed in 1991.
The gateway was originally connected to a brick wall, running off to the left and right, by way of a form resembling wings. This ornamental device is known as paduraksa, it can be seen on other ancient Javanese gateways, in Plumbangan, near Wlingi, Jedong Sub-district, on the slope of Mount Penanggungan.
Bajang Ratu in Javanese means as a tiny King or disable King. Local people believe that this gate exist to commemorated Jayanegara King, which was the second King of Majapahit. According to the legend, when the King was remaining a child, he fell and led to defects on his body. This word may also refer to "Little King", for Jayanegara had his throne in a very young age.
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