There is Masjid Agung at the west side of Alun-Alun Lor. It stands on large yard with a stately gate covered by a roof specific design called “Semar Tinandu”, where the whole root is supported by four short pillars resting on two horizontally hanging beams. Two plaques on the walls with Arabic and Javanese inscriptions mark the date of its construction on 29 May 1773 by the court architect Wiryokusumo on order of Hamengku Buwono I. Being a patron of the Moslem belief whose epithet is “Khalifatullah Sayidin Panotogomo” (Chalif upholder of the faith), the Sultan built this masjid to win more followers and keeps an entourage of learned men “Pengulus” and “Kaums” in charge with the spiritual guidance of his subjects. The first Pengulu and initiator for the building of the masjid was Kyai Faqih Ibrahim Dipaningrat. The huge “pendopo” type structure in the centre with its three tiered roof is the main prayer hall. it has round pillars of teakwood each of 75 cm diameter and 15 meter high. The interior is kept simple, rather dim but reflect a grand and serene atmosphere. The front hall where the “bedug” drum stands is an addition of 1778. it has undergone some renovation and enlargements afer it was destroyed by the eartquake of 10 June 1876.
During the Sekaten days, a week prior the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, the court gamelan sets named Kyai Nogowilogo and Kyai Gunturmadu are brought to the masjid to be played there. Actually Islam repudiated the playing of music in the masjid but this syncretic tradition was after Sunan Kalijogo’s practice in his campaigns to win people and convert them to Islam. He is one of the foremost Moslem preachers who introduced the belief to Javanese in the early 16th century. Visitors are allowed to enter, with barefoot off and not on Fridays noon when it is used for prayers. Since it is a place for workship people appreciate your treating it with reverence.
Walking across the masjid, you're going to discover unique encircling partitions. The left wall was once built of greater bricks in measurement with brighter color and marble-looking stone on the outside with Javanese writings on it. The opposite wall on the opposite section is of less vibrant bricks with smaller dimension and no ornament on it. The left wall used to be built within the work of Sultan Agung reign at the same time the other wall was once the effect of the renovation achieved with the aid of Paku Buwono X. The wall developed within the work of Sultan Agung reign was cemented by way of utilising the juice of sugar palm for more advantageous sure.
This elderly masjid still appears vivid to the present time. People make use of it form devout activities. When praying time comes, plenty of individuals will come to it. After praying, plenty of of them keep there to be in contact to one another, to be taught Koran or even to take a nap.
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Masjid Agung, Yogyakarta
Masjid Agung, Yogyakarta
Masjid Agung, Yogyakarta
Masjid Agung, Yogyakarta
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