Resurrecting The Divine Past: Tracing the Spiritual Legacy Of Liyangan Temple From The 7th to 9 th Century

Abstract

Temanggung Regency has a historic site known as the Liyangan Site. The site is located at the foot of Mount Sindoro, Purbasari Village. According to researchers the Liyangan Site was inhabited from the 6th century AD to 8 or 9 AD. Based on research that has been done, it can be obtained information that the majority of people who occupy the site are Hindu. The problem in this study is how is the reconstruction of the spiritual culture of Hindu Gopati Tempurung (Liyangan Temple) VII-XIX centuries? Thus the purpose of this study is to uncover the treasures of the spiritual culture of the Indonesian people, especially the Gopati Tempurung (Liyangan Temple) community in the past. The method used in this study is the historical method which consists of heuristics, source criticism, interpretation and historiography. By unraveling the treasures of their spiritual culture, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of Indonesia's past and sheds light on the profound connections between religion and society. Through this investigation, a comprehensive picture of the spiritual practices, beliefs, rituals, and symbols of Hindu Gopati Tempurung (Liyangan Temple) emerges, illuminating the cultural tapestry of the region throughout the centuries