The House of Worship Complex in Nusantara Capital City (IKN) is an initiative to build worship facilities for the six official religions in Indonesia: Islam, Catholicism, Protestantism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. This complex is designed as an integral part of the Central Government Core Area (KIPP) in Sepaku, North Penajam Paser, East Kalimantan. The goal is to provide a representative and inclusive worship space for the multi-religious community in the IKN.
Location and Land Area
The total land area allocated for this house of worship complex is around 6.95 hectares. The details are as follows:
National Mosque: 1.46
Catholic Basilica: 1.46 hectares
Protestant Main Church: 1.32
Great Temple: 1.36 hectares
Great Vihara: 1.36 hectares
Great Temple: 1.42 hectares
Each place of worship is designed taking into account the needs of the congregation and the architectural characteristics of each religion.
Development Status
National Mosque
The construction of the National Mosque in the IKN has begun with the laying of the first stone by President Joko Widodo on January 18, 2024. This mosque is designed as a center for religious activities for Muslims in the IKN.
Catholic Basilica
The Catholic church to be built in the IKN is the Church of St. Francis Xavier. Construction began in July 2024 and is estimated to be completed in March 2025.
Protestant Main Church
The construction of the Protestant Main Church in the IKN is still in the planning and design stage. There is no official information regarding the construction schedule and the architects involved.
Great Temple
The Jagadnatha Temple in the IKN is a place of worship for Hindus that has begun construction with the "Matur Piuning & Nuasen" ceremony on August 6, 2023. This temple is expected to be completed in 2025.
Great Temple
The Mahavihara Bhumi Dhamma Nusantara Complex was built by the Nusantara Sangha Theravada Indonesia Foundation. The groundbreaking will be held in November 2024.
Kelenteng Besar
The construction of the Kelenteng Besar in IKN is still in the planning stage. There is no official information regarding the construction schedule and the architects involved.
Design Concept
The place of worship complex in IKN is designed with the concept of "Cahaya Batang Haring Nusantara" which carries the values of tolerance and harmony between religious communities. Each place of worship will have an architectural design that reflects the identity and culture of each religion, and is equipped with supporting facilities such as parks, plazas, and multi-purpose rooms.
Conclusion
The construction of the Place of Worship Complex in IKN is an important step in realizing an inclusive city that respects diversity. By providing representative worship facilities for the six official religions in Indonesia, IKN is expected to become a symbol of harmony and tolerance between religious communities.
