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Reply from Prof. Dr. I Gede Mugi Raharja Raharja
2022.12.22 12:51:06
Thank you for your interest in Punden Berundak.
First Answer:
Punden Berundak is a megalithic tradition that exists throughout the Nusantara,
due to the spread of the Austronesian people in Prehistoric times. So punden
berundak may not only be found in Java and Bali.
Cultural relations between Bali and Java have occurred since the 10th century.
During the Kediri Kingdom, Princess Mahendradatta married Udayana, who gave
birth to King Airlangga. As a result of the Kediri-Bali relationship, many ancient
relics in Bali are inscribed with the Kediri type. Relations between Bali and Java
grew stronger, after Majapahit controlled Bali. Some of the Majapahit nobles
settled in Bali and founded new kingdoms.
Second Answer:
In Bali, punden berundak are still relevant, because Hindus in Bali have always
continued the tradition of terraced terraces (Living Monuments) and positioned
the Mountain as a sacred zone, the place of the Gods, as did the ethnic groups
(Indians, Mesopotamians, etc.). in ancient times.
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