It's been long enough to be open to the public
GLENMORE – Agung Gumuk Kancil Temple which is located in Wonoasih Hamlet, Bumiharjo Village, Glenmore Kecamatan District, Bannyuwangi, turns out to be minimal tourist visits. So far, only Hindus have come to this place to perform rituals.
The location of the temple which is on the edge of the forest belongs to the Forest Stakeholder Unit (KPH) Perhutani West Banyuwangi is actually open to the public. Besides the location is good, The place is purified by Hindus because it is believed to be the petilasan of Rishi Markan Deya, the first Hindu propagator in Java. At that location there are several sacred places. Besides the Great Temple of Gumuk Kancil, there are also Puncak Raung and Beji Temples.
“This Beji used to be the bathing place for the rishis,” said Superman, 68, the third holder of the sacred place. According to Superman, the visitor who was the mastermind behind the petilasan actually existed, but they are few. The most, it's clear, are Hindus who will worship. “If it's a big Hindu day, this place is very crowded,” the light.
Hindus who came to the petilasan, it's clear, not only those who live in the Banyuwangi Regency area. Many Hindus from Bali also come. “Many people come from outside Banyuwangi, especially from Bali,” he said. Suparman mentions, The temple began to be visited by many residents since the 1960s.
Even though it's purified, but that place has always been open to the public. "Anyone can come and enjoy the beauty of this place,” he said to Jawa Pos Radar Tile. Based on historical records, it's clear, Rishi Markandeya, originally from India, came to the shrine around the 7th century. While in that area, Rishi spread Hinduism.
"From this place across to Bali he explained. Getting to that historical location is now not difficult. The path to the shrine has been repaired. Even though the facilities and infrastructure are good, but the petilasan still belongs to the KPH Perhutani West Banyuwangi, “The light is already there, We hope that all of this can belong to the people,” he said. (radar)
