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Prambanan is one of the famous temple complex in Indonesia and designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1991 in addition to Borobudur. Not the same as Borobudur Temple, a Buddhist temple, Prambanan is a Hindu temple complex.
Nonetheless, the location both of which are in Central Java also prove that the first Buddhists and Hindus coexist harmoniously. Both large temple is also testimony to the progress of human civilization at that time because it was able to build temples with remarkable architecture art without the help of advanced technology.
Prambanan temple complex is also called a thousand temples for their folklore Jonggrang, but actually there are only about 240 temples in the complex's sights. These sights are facing east, but there are four entrances at each cardinal. The main gate of this temple is located in the east.
This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva is the Hindu doctrine known as Gods Destroyer. According to the inscription Siwaghra currently stored in the National Museum of Indonesia, the original name of this temple complex is Siwaghra derived from Sanskrit, which has the meaning Home Siwa.
Because of its status as an offering to Lord Shiva temple, the main temple in this complex is the temple of Lord Shiva which has a 47 meter high. The main temple is flanked by two temples namely Lord Vishnu temple and the temple of Brahma, each as tall as 33 meters. The third temple deity is called the Trimurti temple. Inside the temple there is a statue of Trimurti respective gods. In front of the third temple there are three Wahana temple deity representing deities each vehicle. Wahana Nandi for Shiva, Swan to Lord Vishnu and Garuda to Lord Brahma.
In addition to temples, there is still a lot of other temples in this complex, the Temple Kelir, Apit temple, Temple Stakes, and ancillary temples. All of this surrounds the Temple Trimurti temple. For ancillary temples, the laying of the temple is divided into four layers or zones are referred to as a picture of four humans in the Hindu caste. The outermost layer is reserved for prayer Shudra caste, deeper layers to the next layer of Vaishya and two each for ksatrya and Brahmins.
In addition to the various types of the temple, in these places there is also a relief that tells of two phenomenal stories in Hindu namely Ramayana and Krishnayana. This relief is in the inner wall of the fence surrounding the Trimurti temple. Relief Ramayana tells of the struggle of Rama assisted by Hanuman to seize Shinta, his wife who was abducted by Ravana. For Krishnayana, relief is about the life of Krishna as an avatar or reincarnation of Lord Vishnu.
In the Prambanan temple complex there is a museum shaped joglo. The museum contains a collection of objects that have been found around the ancient temples such as statues and ancient rocks.
History Prambanan
Initial establishment Prambanan temple complex has two stories are about Jonggrang folklore and the history of the construction of this temple during the Hindu kingdom in Java obtained from research experts.
Prambanan temple is also known as Jonggrang. Folklore of this stems from Jonggrang, royal princess whose beauty no doubt. Many young men who came with the intention of applying for the princess, including Bondowoso. Although Bondowoso famous and powerful magic, but Jonggrang not like it. After thinking for a long time, finally Jonggrang said it will be his wife, but Bondowoso should be able to build 1,000 temples in one night. Because very confident with the power it has, the young man menyanggupinya.
With the help of the genie Bondowoso has managed to build 999 temples. Jonggrang afraid, so came the idea to pound rice that will make the cock crowed. When he heard the cock has crowed while the number of temples built not reached the target, Bondowoso becomes confused and angry when he knew it was all just a trick Jonggrang aiming to thwart his efforts. Finally, Bondowoso cursed princess became a temple to complete the number of temples requested. The temple of Lord Shiva which is the main temple that is believed to be the embodiment Jonggrang once condemned.
Beyond folklore circulating, Prambanan probably built in the 9th century or during the Sanjaya dynasty. The researchers said that, shortly after it was built, Prambanan not well cared so much damage that occurs in this building.
Prambanan temple was rediscovered in 1733 by CA Lons, a Dutch citizen. This discovery earlier when compared with the discovery of Borobudur by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. Once found, the Prambanan temple complex began to be repaired and do reconstruction efforts. Currently, the Prambanan Hindu temple complex grandest be in IndonesiaWhat can be done in Prambanan?
In the largest Hindu temple complex in Southeast Asia, you can do fun things:Know the literary arts and Hindu storiesJust like Borobudur, in these places there is also a relief storytelling. How to read this relief is the same, you have to enter from the east and then walked around the Trimurti temple clockwise. The relief on the inside of this fence has two stories is about Ramayana and Krishnayana.
Not to be confused if trouble reading these reliefs. You can use the services of a guide in the Prambanan temple complex. You can also go to the museum located in the northern part of the temple complex to obtain information about these sights. Interestingly, to get into the museum, you do not need to pay anymore because it was included in the admission price tourist complex.huntingThese sights became one of the favorite locations for photography lovers. You can take photos from different angles and Prambanan will always look pretty solid stand. At night, this places even more beautiful with the lights are lit and leads to Trimurti temple. The third temple deity stands grand with golden light.
Walking around the temple complex
You can walk around the tourist attractions covering an area of 39.8 hectares is by foot. This complex courtyard planted many plants so that it looks like a large garden. Walking while watching the carvings on each temple will certainly make you more amazed at the results this great work. Carvings in the temples seem impossible done by humans when technology has not yet developed in ancient times.
souvenir hunting
In the tourist complex has been built many stalls selling souvenirs Prambanan like t-shirts, key chains, necklaces, bracelets until the miniature temple. Not only souvenir Prambanan, here you can find miniature and shirts Borobudur.Especially interesting in Prambanan?
If you want to enjoy Prambanan in a different way, came on the eve of the full moon each month at 20:00 to 22:00. At that time, held Ramayana ballet performances on the outdoor stage trine with the background of the third temple deity highlighted lights. Performances at the open stage is only carried out during the dry season, while in the rainy season, the show location moved to the covered stage.Opening hours PrambananEvery day: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(At the time held pertujunkan Ramayana ballet, you can still sign to Prambanan at night after buying a ticket)The admission price PrambananAdults: 30.000 Rupiah for the citizen and 18 USD for foreignersChildren: Rupiah 12,500 for the citizen and 9 USD for foreignersAddress and transportation
Prambanan temple is located in two districts and two provinces at once, namely Sleman, Yogyakarta, and Klaten, Central Java.
If you want to use public transportation, you can ride the Trans Jogja bus 1A from Jalan Malioboro, Travel time to get to Prambanan is approximately one hour.5 (100%) 4 votes
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