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KANJENG Gusti Pangeran Arya Adipati Mangunegara I, wishing to be acknowledged as the religious leader of the Mangkunegaran’s territory, founded Mangkunegaran Mosque.
Formerly, it was located in Kauman, in the Pasar Legi neighbourhood. For the convinience of the royal family, this mosque was moved to the Banjarsari neighbourhood, that of the palace, so becoming the Royal Mangkunegaran Mosque.
Major renovation of this mosque was undertaken in the reign of Mangkunegara VII who asked a French architect to take part in its redesign.
The size of this site is 4200 square metres, confined by the surrounding wall. The front part of the wall has dome-like curves.
The parts of Royal Mangkenegaran Mosque are:
- 18 Pillar Veranda, The 18 pillars symbolize the age of RM. Said when he left the Kasunanan Palace after his coronation as Adipati Mangkunegara. In its veranda lies a large drum called Kanjeng Kyai Danaswara.
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- Ruang Shollat The main place of prayer has four main pillars and 12 other smaller pillars with Arabic calligraphy of verses quoted from the holy Qur’an.
- Pawasteren, This is a supplementary building for women.
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The present Mangkunegaran Mosque is called Al-Wustho (the centre). The Bapa Penghulu Pura Mangkunegaran (the eminent moslem advisor of Pura Mangkunegaran) Raden Tumenggung K. H. Imam Rosidi gave that name to the mosque in 1949.
This mosque appears distinct for its ornamental Arabic calligraphy of verses quoted from the holy Qur’an found in many parts, such as the gate, the dome, pillars, and Maligin.
