Cangkuang
Cangkuang Cangkuang is a small Shivaist candi (Hindu temple) located in Kampung Pulo village, Cangkuang , Kecamatan Leles, Garut Regency, West Java, Indonesia. The temple estimated to be built in 8th century, judging from the condition of stone degradation and the simplicity of its ornament. The temple bears similarity with Gedong Songo Hindu temple in Central Java, thus experts estimated that the temple was also built in the same period, circa early 8th century. The temple structure measures 4.7 x 4.7 meters on its base and 6.82 meters tall, faces east with cella portal and stairs on east side. About 3 meters south of this temple lies an ancient Islamic tomb. The temple is located next to ancient Islamic tomb of Embah Dalem Arief Muhammad or Maulana Ifdil Hanafi, an ulama believed to be the founder and ancestor of Cangkuang village. Unlike those of Central and East Java, the Hindu-Buddhist temple in West Java is quite scarce. This temple is one of the few Hindu-Buddhist temple ev...