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Prambanan is incredibly beautiful building built in the 10th century during the reign of two kings, Rakai Pikatan and Rakai Balitung. Has a height 47 feet (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the foundation of this temple has fulfilled the desire to show Hindu triumph in Java Island. This temple is located 17 kilometers from the city center of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in the middle of the area which is now built a beautiful park.
Prambanan temple
Prambanan temple has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. Each main temple has accompanying temple facing to the west, namely Nandini for Shiva, Swan to Brahma, and Garuda for Vishnu. In addition, there are two temples wedge, 4 temples color, and 4 corner temples. In the second had 224 temples.
illustration of prambanan temple
Entering Shiva temple located in the middle and the highest building, you will find a room 4. One main room with a statue of Shiva, while the other 3 chambers each containing a statue of Durga (Shiva's wife), Agastya (Shiva's teacher), and Ganesha (the son of Shiva). Durga is mentioned as a statue of Roro Jonggrang.
In the Vishnu temple is located in the north of the temple of Shiva, you will only find one room with a statue of Vishnu. Brahma temple, which lies south of Shiva temple, you will only find one room with a statue of Brahma.
Very attractive accompanying temple is Garuda temple located near the Vishnu temple. This temple keeps a story of half-human half-bird called Garuda. Garuda is a mythical bird in Hindu mythology who was gold, white face, red wings, beak and wings like eagles. Estimated, figure is Hindu adaptation of Bennu figure (meaning 'sunrise' or 'shining', associated with the god Re) in ancient Egyptian mythology or Phoenix in Greek mythology. Garuda succeeded in saving his mother from the curse of Aruna (Garuda's brother who was born handicapped) by stealing Tirta Amrita (holy water of the gods).
Ability to save that which is admired by many people until now and are used for various purposes. Indonesia uses the symbol of the state. That said, the emblem of Garuda Pancasila creator for inspiration in this temple. Other countries also use it to sign the country is Thailand, with the same reason but different form adaptation and appearance. In Thailand, Garuda is known as Krut or Pha Krut.
Story of Roro Jongrang
Prambanan also has a very unique legend, the legend it is believed the local community as the origin of the temple's construction prambanan.
In ancient times, there was a beautiful princess named Roro Jonggrang but arrogant. Many who want to make it as wife but Roro Jonggrang always refused. Ask for the special requirements that are impossible to be met by men who wanted to propose to her. One day, a powerful nobleman tried to apply for Roro Jonggrang.
Roro Jonggrang agree, with one condition, he should be able to build 1000 temples in one night. He did not flinch. Using his strength, he was able to build a temple in a very short time. Roro Jonggrang not want to get married, so he uses his wits to awaken some roosters that crow before its time. When I heard roosters crowed, the man had just finished 999 temples. Upset and angry for being tricked. with his ability he changed the figure of Roro Jonggrang into a sculpture that adorned the temple of the thousand
In the Vishnu temple is located in the north of the temple of Shiva, you will only find one room with a statue of Vishnu. Brahma temple, which lies south of Shiva temple, you will only find one room with a statue of Brahma.
Very attractive accompanying temple is Garuda temple located near the Vishnu temple. This temple keeps a story of half-human half-bird called Garuda. Garuda is a mythical bird in Hindu mythology who was gold, white face, red wings, beak and wings like eagles. Estimated, figure is Hindu adaptation of Bennu figure (meaning 'sunrise' or 'shining', associated with the god Re) in ancient Egyptian mythology or Phoenix in Greek mythology. Garuda succeeded in saving his mother from the curse of Aruna (Garuda's brother who was born handicapped) by stealing Tirta Amrita (holy water of the gods).
Ability to save that which is admired by many people until now and are used for various purposes. Indonesia uses the symbol of the state. That said, the emblem of Garuda Pancasila creator for inspiration in this temple. Other countries also use it to sign the country is Thailand, with the same reason but different form adaptation and appearance. In Thailand, Garuda is known as Krut or Pha Krut.
Story of Roro Jongrang
Prambanan also has a very unique legend, the legend it is believed the local community as the origin of the temple's construction prambanan.
In ancient times, there was a beautiful princess named Roro Jonggrang but arrogant. Many who want to make it as wife but Roro Jonggrang always refused. Ask for the special requirements that are impossible to be met by men who wanted to propose to her. One day, a powerful nobleman tried to apply for Roro Jonggrang.
Roro Jonggrang agree, with one condition, he should be able to build 1000 temples in one night. He did not flinch. Using his strength, he was able to build a temple in a very short time. Roro Jonggrang not want to get married, so he uses his wits to awaken some roosters that crow before its time. When I heard roosters crowed, the man had just finished 999 temples. Upset and angry for being tricked. with his ability he changed the figure of Roro Jonggrang into a sculpture that adorned the temple of the thousand
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