THE ACTUALITY OF TEGOWANGI TEMPLE RELIEF IN LITERARY TRANSFER: TRANSFORMATION OF FOLK STORIES IN VISUAL ARTS

The purpose of this study is to analyze the transformation of folklore narratives into visual reliefs at Tegowangi Temple, examine the educational and moral values contained therein, and understand the relevance of the temple's social and cultural functions in today's society. The focus of this study is Tegowangi Temple in Kediri, East Java, a Majapahit heritage that has a relief of the Sudamala story that has spiritual and cultural meanings, as well as social and cultural functions as a place of worship and community interaction from the past to the present. This article uses a qualitative approach because it focuses on interpretation and in-depth understanding of Tegowangi Temple, its reliefs, and cultural values. With this method, the meaning and values contained in the temple can be explored and connected to a broader cultural and historical context. The results of this study include the background of Tegowangi Temple, the function of reliefs, the transformation of narratives into visuals: techniques and symbolism, social and cultural functions, relevance in the modern era. Tegowangi Temple is a relic of the Majapahit Kingdom which was built around 1400 AD and was first used as a place of worship for Bhre Matahun. This temple is not only a remnant of the Majapahit kingdom, but also has a story through its reliefs, especially the story of Sudamala. This temple was once used as a place for people to gather, a symbol of power, and respect. Tegowangi Temple is used as a religious place (to cleanse the soul), an art medium (through reliefs and carvings), and a source of knowledge about local culture about the Majapahit Kingdom. Currently, Tegowangi Temple is one of the natural reserve tourist attractions in Kediri with the aim that the current generation knows how important the history is in one of the cities in Kediri, a cultural heritage, and a Hindu place of worship. Keyword: Transformation, folklore, history, relief, temple