This temple was built in around the year 850 AD by one of these two, namely: Rakai Pikatan, the second king of Mataram dynasty I or Balitung Maha Sambu, during the Sanjaya dynasty. Not long after the construction, the temple was abandoned and crumbling
Prambanan Temple Legend
Once, in ancient times there is a great kingdom called Prambanan. Tenteran and its people live in peace. But, what happens then? Prambanan Kingdom invaded and colonized by Pengging country. Prambanan Kingdom Peace be disturbed. The soldiers are not able to deal with attacks Pengging troops. Finally, the kingdom ruled by Pengging Prambanan, and led by Bondowoso.
Bondowoso one who likes to rule with violence. "Anyone who does not obey my orders, will be sentenced to severe penalties", said Bondowoso on people. Bondowoso is a powerful and has a genie troops. Not long in power, Bondowoso like watching the movements of Loro Jonggrang, daughter of King Prambanan beautiful. "Beautiful princess nian. I want him to be permaisuriku, "thought Bondowoso.
The next day, close to Loro Jonggrang Bondowoso. "You look beautiful, will you be permaisuriku?", Tanya Bondowoso to Loro Jonggrang. Loro Jonggrang flinched, heard the question Bondowoso. "Men are very presumptuous, do not know me immediately wanted to be queen," said Loro Jongrang in the liver. "What should I do?". Loro Jonggrang into confusion. Her mind was spinning. If he refuses, then Bondowoso be furious and endanger his family and the people of Prambanan. To said yes was not possible, because Loro Jonggrang did not like Bondowoso.
"How, Loro Jonggrang?" Urged Bondowoso. Finally Loro Jonggrang get the idea. "I am willing to be your wife, but there are conditions," he said. "What conditions? Want to abundant wealth? Or the magnificent palace? ". "No, my lord, said Loro Jonggrang. I asked for the temple, the numbers must be a thousand pieces. "A thousand pieces?" Shouted Bondowoso. "Yes, and that temple should be finished overnight." Loro Jonggrang Bondowoso stare, her lips quivering with anger withhold. Since that time Bondowoso think how to make 1000 temples. Finally he asked his advisors. "I believe the lord can make the temple with the help of Jin!", Said the adviser. "Yes, that's right you suggest, prepare the equipment I need!"
Once the equipment at the ready. Bondowoso standing in front of the altar stone. Her arms were spread wide. "Forces jin, Help me!" He shouted with a booming voice. Soon, the sky became dark. The wind was howling. A moment later, the troops had gathered Bondowoso genie. "What should we do sir?", Asked the leader of the genie. "Help me build a thousand temples," pleaded Bondowoso. The genie immediately move to and fro, carrying out their respective duties. In a short time the temple has been composed almost reached a thousand pieces.
Meanwhile, Loro Jonggrang quietly observing from a distance. He was worried, knowing Bondowoso genie aided by troops. "Well, what about this?" Said Loro Jonggrang in the liver. He is looking reasonable. The royal ladies got together and sent them assigned to collect hay. "Quick burn all the straw that!" Command Jonggrang Loro. Some other ladies sent grinding mortar. Dung ... dung ... dung! Radiating red tinge to the sky to the sound of the hustle and bustle, so much like the break of dawn.
Forces genie thought dawn was breaking. "Well, the sun will rise!" Exclaimed the genie. "We should get going before the sun burned our bodies," the genie another. The genie is scattered away leaving the place. Bondowoso was surprised to see panic genie troops.
The next morning, Loro Jonggrang Bondowoso invited to the temple. "The temple that you have already stood up!". Loro Jonggrang immediately calculate the number of temples. It turns out the number only 999 pieces!. "The amount is less one!" Said Loro Jonggrang. "It means that the master has failed to meet the requirements that I ask." Bondowoso surprised to find out the deficiency. He became very angry. "No way ...", said Bondowoso, glowering at Loro Jonggrang. "Then you are complete!" He said, pointing his finger at Loro Jonggrang. Miraculous! Loro Jonggrang immediately turned into stone statues. Until now these temples still exist and are called Candi Loro Jonggrang. Being situated in the area of Prambanan, Central Java, known as Candi Loro Jonggrang Prambanan Temple.
Prambanan Temple is the Temple of Hindus
Prambanan temple has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. The three temples are a symbol of Trimurti in Hindu belief. All of them face east. 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 2 temples wedge, 4 color temples and 4 corner temples. In the second there are 224 temples.
Entering the Shiva temple located in the middle and the highest building, you will find a room 4. One main room contains a statue of Shiva, while the other 3 rooms each containing a statue of Durga (Shiva's wife), Agastya (Shiva's teacher), and Ganesha (Shiva's son). Durga is touted as the statue of Roro Jonggrang described in the legend above.
In the Vishnu temple is located in the north of Shiva temple, you will only see one room containing a statue of Vishnu. Brahma temple is located south of Shiva temple, you will only find one room with a statue of Brahma.
Entering the Shiva temple located in the middle and the highest building, you will find a room 4. One main room contains a statue of Shiva, while the other 3 rooms each containing a statue of Durga (Shiva's wife), Agastya (Shiva's teacher), and Ganesha (Shiva's son). Durga is touted as the statue of Roro Jonggrang described in the legend above.
In the Vishnu temple is located in the north of Shiva temple, you will only see one room containing a statue of Vishnu. Brahma temple is located south of Shiva temple, you will only find one room with a statue of Brahma.
Ganesh statue
Panels of relief describing the story of Ramayana
Prambanan also has panels of relief describing the story of Ramayana. According to experts, the relief is similar to the Ramayana story is revealed through oral traditions. Another interesting relief is Kalpataru tree that the Hindu religion is considered as a tree of life, sustainability and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief of Kalpataru tree is described middle flanking a lion. The existence of this tree makes experts consider that the people of the 9th century had wisdom to manage its environment.
Temple reliefs in the form of the Garuda
The Beauty of thethe Temple Prambanan
