The Beauty of Prambanan Temple, Indonesia

Prambanan temple is often called rara Jonggrang, is an archaeological site that has a very high historical value. It is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, Prambanan temple is situated in the village of Prambanan, Java, about 20 kilometers east of Yogyakarta, 40 kilometers west of Surakarta and 120 kilometers south of Semarang, just on the border between the provinces of Central Java and Yogyakarta. The temple is situated in the village of Rara Jonggrang Prambanan whose territory is divided between the district of Sleman and Klaten.

One thing to be proud of this temple is declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, and one of the most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. Architecture of the building is tall and slender form in accordance with Hindu architecture in general as the main temple of Shiva temple has a height reaching 47 meters in the center of the complex cluster of towering temples smaller. As one of the grandest temples in Southeast Asia, Prambanan temple is the main attraction of tourists from around the world.

 Prambanan temple was built by the Hindus in the 9th century BC, as well as symbolizing sacrifice and trinity doctrine, the three main Hindu gods, who painted the three temples, the temple of Shiva (god fuser) in the middle, Candi Brahma (God of Guardians) to the south, and Vishnu (God the Creator) in the north. Then in front of the main building, there are three smaller temples as a symbol of vehicle (vehicle) of the Trimurti. The third temple is Candi Nandi (bull) which is the vehicle of Shiva, Brahma Temple Goose vehicles and vehicle Garuda Wisnu temple. The whole of the third temple was built with a height of 47 meters, with a very high architectural art.

 One thing that is quite interesting to visit this temple, is when we can see and follow the story of Ramayana carved reliefs clockwise on the balustrade wall Shiva temple and Brahma temple continued. While Vishnu on the balustrade of carved reliefs Krisnayana story. Entering the Main Temple (Shiva Temple) from the north, tourists can also see a statue of a beautiful princess named Roro Jonggrang. According to the legend that is quite popular in the community, Jonggrang was the daughter of King Boko want to be married by Bondowoso, a man mighty son of King Pengging. Jonggrang who does not love Bandung, trying to reject this proposal by stipulating that made ??a thousand temples in one night.

With supernatural power, Bandung agreed terms and almost managed to accomplish tasks. Jonggrang a panic, trying to derail this success by mobilizing the women of the village to burn straw and pounding rice so that the atmosphere changed as the morning due to smoke generated.

Expecting a predetermined time limit has expired, all the psychic powers that help Bandung running around in a panic. No doubt, the work is almost finished finally became dormant. This failure certainly makes Bandung wrath. And because it can not control his anger, Bandung cursed Jonggrang into a sculpture.

The story is a complete legend travelers can see the museum building is the site of Prambanan Temple. Because in addition to have a movie playing the Audio Visual for 15 minutes about the history of the discovery of the Prambanan temple until after the renovation process and complete pugarnya, museum is also exhibiting a collection of archaeological objects and jewelry, relics of the ancient Mataram kings found in Wonoboyo, Klaten. One more thing, in this tourist location, each year also held a dance stage performances better known as Ramayana ballet performances, which until this moment still able to captivate the tourists to visit the historic sights.