Prambanan is the masterpiece of Hindu culture from the 10th century. The
building is slender and towering as high as 47 meters making
unsurpassed architectural beauty.
Prambanan is a stunningly beautiful building built in the 10th century
during the reign of two kings, and Rakai Rakai Pikatan Balitung. Rose as
high as 47 meters (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the
foundation of this temple has fulfilled the desire to show Hindu triumph
in the land of Java. This temple is located 17 kilometers from the city
center, in the middle of an area that now functions as beautiful park.
There is a legend that Javanese people always tell about this temple.
Once, a man named Bandung Bondowoso loved Roro Jonggrang. Because of his
love, Jonggrang asked Bondowoso make 1000 temples with statues in one
night. The request was nearly fulfilled Jonggrang asked the villagers to
pound rice and make a big fire that created an atmosphere like the
morning. Bondowoso who only completed 999 statues cursed Jonggrang be a
statue of the 1000 because he felt cheated.
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,
Agastya, and Ganesha . 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.
Quite attractive accompanying temple is Garuda temple that is located
near the Vishnu temple. This temple keeps a story of half-bird human
being named Garuda. Garuda is a mystical bird in Hindu mythology, who
was gold, white face, red wings, beak and wings like eagles. It is
estimated, the figure is Hindu adaptation of Bennu in ancient Egyptian
mythology or Phoenix in Old Greek mythology. Garuda succeeded in saving
his mother from the curse of Aruna (Garuda is born handicapped brother)
by stealing Tirta Amrita (holy water of the gods).
The ability to save that which was admired by many people until now and
used for various purposes. Indonesia used it to sign the country. That
said, the creator of the emblem of Garuda Pancasila find inspiration in
this temple. Other countries also use it to sign the country is
Thailand, with the same reason but the adaptation of different shape and
appearance. In Thailand, Garuda is know.
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.
Just as the figure of Garuda, Kalpataru is now also used for various
purposes. In Indonesia, Kalpataru became a symbol of Forum for
Environment . In fact, some scientists in Bali to develop the concept of
Tri Hita Karana for environment conservation by seeing Kalpataru relief
in this temple. The tree of life
can also be found on the mountains that used to open the puppet arts. A
proof that the relief panels in Prambanan has worldwide.
If careful, you can also see various birds
relief, this time a real bird. Bird reliefs at Prambanan are so natural
that biologists can identify their genus. One was relief of the
Yellow-crested Cockatoo that invite questions. Why, the bird was
actually found only in Masakambing Island, an island in the Java Sea.
Then, whether the type that were once numerous in Yogyakarta? The answer
please find out for yourself. Because, until now no one who can solve
the mystery. Curious?? Arrive promptly at the temple prambanan
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