Did you know Puh Sarang Caves Kediri.

Gua Maria Lourdes Puh Sarang located in Kediri, East Java, which was established in 1936.

Architects seem very unique building was built as a temple since the time of Majapahit.
The church architecture is a blend of traditional Javanese architecture and Hindu architecture.
One of the figures who contributed to the construction of this church is a Dutch architect, born Djatinegara, Ir Maclaine Pont (1884-1971) were very interested in the relics of the Majapahit Empire, which is why the church Puh Sarang patterned Majapahit.
Puh Sarang Church is one of the leading pilgrimage places in East Java, especially in Kediri.
Puh Sarang become a unique place of pilgrimage because in this area there are 5 (five) objects of pilgrimage, the classic architecture of the church (temple), three statues of the Virgin Mary, three-way cross, three cottages and Gua Maria Lourdes Rosary.
The layout of the complex Puh Sarang is an attempt to show the Christian faith and Catholic places of worship in the local culture.
In addition to building models, in the Maria Lourdes cave also contained writing in Javanese language means; Virgin Mary, which contained no stain of origin, may deign to bless me come unto refuge.
Since it was established in 1975, the place is crowded obtaining dikunjung pilgrims from various regions, especially on Friday night Legi.

Puh Sarang Church. 

Church Puha nest when viewed from a distance similar to the ark (boat) Noah, but also can be seen as forms of traditional Minangkabau house or a house that is usually used Toba Batak society.
Puh Sarang Church beauty lies precisely in its interior which is very unique.
Relief made from brick material similar to that of a relief temples Majapahit.
The altar is made of massive stone weighing about 7 tons and carved deer image that symbolizes the people who have been baptized and candidates for baptism (catechumens).
The church consists of 2 buildings with unique and classic interiors. The first building is a sacred church building, which has the altar and the sacraments to the people who have been baptized.
In the Church there is also a stone relief of the symbols of the Gospel writers, altar, tabernacle, laver, the washing, the sacristy and confessional is designed with classic style.
On the roof of the dome-shaped church with a side window glass prism, mounted on top of the cross.
At the end of the roof shows the image of the four Gospel writers, while the second building is a potential marquee Baptist.
One characteristic of Puh Sarang Church is three reliefs of the Cross. The first is located along the wall of the building complex, Antique Church St. Maria Puh Sarang.
The second was around the park Kana dish. In the second image of the Cross stations reliaf a beautiful stone.
Way of the Cross is the third look special, because for musing Stations shaped sculptures of humans.
The main entrance gate, the gate can be seen some made of stone that reminds rhythms that exist in the Majapahit temples.

Some other parts, including the church altar, clad in red brick of material. Outside the church, among the stone walls, mounted reliefs of red brick, which tells of the suffering of Christ on his way to crucifixion. 

Decreased slightly while crossing the road, there Emmaus Hall building or multipurpose building. 

The building is used every Sunday for Mass, meetings or other meetings related to religious activities. 

In addition there is a Marian shrine pavilion Emmaus Second (because size is smaller than the Gua Maria Lourdes). Maria Grotto was created by Father Emilio Rossi, CM, in 1986 which saw Bernadett kneeling before the Virgin Mary. It also integrates with the burial cave of Father Emilio, who died in 1999. 

One attraction for visitors to not only form a complex cave and church, also the presence of 12 shower water symbolizing the 12 Apostles of Jesus. 

If the drinking water, which is believed to originate from the stomach sumberair this cave will provide physical fitness and spiritual. 

Indeed, there has been no official investigation or research on this, but the most important thing for the people find it helpful in devotion to Mary. 

Maria Lourdes cave. 

Puh Sarang become a place of pilgrimage bersar with Maria Lourdes Cave, the Cave merupaka imitation of Lourdes in France. It is located approximately 100 meters from Emmaus Hall. 

Maria Lourdes grotto was built on October 11, 1998 with a height of 18 meters and width of 17 meters, as well as officially used on the date of May 2, 1999, although the new building completed 40 percent. 

To the east of the cave there is a statue of the Pieta which depicted the Virgin Mary was Jesus' body lap. This sculpture reminds us of a similar statue located in St. Peter's Basilica. Peter, Rome. 

Right in front of Maria Lourdes cave there is a broad field to accommodate pilgrims who perform religious activities .

On December 26, 1999 , Mgr Johannes Hadiwikarta , establishes that Puh Sarang Church as one of the official pilgrimage Diocese of Surabaya , but also for the various regions in Indonesia .

Maria Lourdes Cave complex in this tradition passed a Catholic pilgrimage Mass Mass Novena of Our Lady and evening prayer, on Friday night Legi are "famous" for Java. 

Usually people had gathered since Thursday Kliwon afternoon to avoid congestion along the road to Gua Maria Lourdes . All this is done so precisely at 24.00 pm , Maria Lourdes Cave complex in this tradition passed a Catholic pilgrimage Mass Mass Novena of Our Lady and evening prayer, on Friday night Legi are "famous" for Java. 

Usually people had gathered since Thursday Kliwon afternoon to avoid jams along the road to Gua Maria Lourdes. All this is done so precisely at 24.00 pm, the pilgrims can follow the Rosary followed by a procession heading to Gua Maria Lourdes and Night Prayer Mass in Indonesian language with traditional musical accompaniment. 

Three cottage Rosario. 

Rosario is a special cottage cottage for Catholic pilgrims to pray the Rosary. There are three cottages are made by the mystery of the life of Jesus Christ that are contemplated in the Rosary, the Joyful Mystery, Sorrowful Mystery and Majesty events. 

Place of pilgrimage Puh Sarang be great and famous with Maria Lourdes Cave, which is a replica of the Lourdes cave in France, even recognized as the largest in Asia. Virgin Mary statue here made of native stone. In the east there is a statue of the Pieta, which depicts Mary being the body of her Son Jesus' lap. 

Puh Sarang Church Complex is an attempt to show the Christian faith and Catholic places of worship in the local culture. 

In Gua Maria Lourdes are writing in Java language that means; Virgin Mary, which contained no stain of origin, may deign to bless me come unto refuge. 

Mausoleum and Columbarium. 

In the Mausoleum (tomb) have buried the bishops and priests working in the diocese of Surabaya. There was also a daycare ashes (Columbarium) for all Catholics. 

People who want to leave the ashes of her family may contact Father Gosal in the Diocese of Surabaya. 

Campgrounds Mount Tabor. 

This place is a campsite (Camping Ground) that can be used by the general public or a group. 

Through camping activities while on pilgrimage, spiritual cultivation is expected to increase youth and personality. 

Kana dish garden. 

Is the center of various kiosks that provides travelers a variety of purposes in the pilgrimage. This place is also the pilgrims can buy souvenirs for relatives or relatives. 

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