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Ceto temple

Ceto Templeis located on Mount Lawu, which is about 43 kilometers from Solo town. There is stunning natural scenery along the way to the temple. The temple is a place for the worship of Hindus, and it lies in Kemuning village, Jenawi, Karanganyar regency. Being in tea gardens on the top hill kept the charm exotic and fascinating. Ceto temple is not as famous as other Hindu temples like Prambanan, but its charm and atmosphere are perfect pristine places of worship.

The temple consists of 7 levels with three arrangements of the main building. The last level describes the main building with three levels that will show caste in Hindu society adheres to Brahmin caste, the Warrior Caste, and the Caste Sudras. Seven building levels, the first step will immediately see two statues overlooking the gate.

The second gate has a vast courtyard garden staging yard that will now perform prayer rituals for Hindu temples. After climbing gate 3, there can be a turtle statue right in front of a huge entrance gate to the next level, and some other statues are considered sacred, but it is forbidden to step on them.

Entering gate 4, immediately faced with an open-roofed building of wood that is a resting area after ascending by neat stone steps. Entering gate 5, you will see some places of worship with several buildings used as places for sacred statues, and places for meditation. The 6th gate is the same as on the 5th floor and is close to the main building at level 7. A rectangular building with a furnished main door to enter the building at the sacral of the holy Ceto temple.

It is fresh and natural scenery on the hill with cool air, and the visitor can feel the wind from the mountains with a carpet of tea gardens on the right and left sides. Ceto temple is a charming Hindu temple to visit, and it is part of Solo tourism.