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Mount Penanggungan, located south of Surabaya, features numerous small sanctuaries, primarily on its northern and western slopes, which may reflect a mandala-like arrangement. The sanctuaries, including Candi Kendalisodo and Candi Yudha, served various religious functions, such as worship and meditation, with historical ties to King Airlangga and the Majapahit era. The mountain is revered in ancient texts and traditions, highlighting its significance in the cult of mountain and ancestor worship in Java.

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