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Prambanan is the masterpiece of Hindu culture from the 10th century. Its slender andsoaring up to 47 meters makes its architectural beauty ...
Prambanan is the masterpiece of Hindu culture from the 10th century. Its slender andsoaring up to 47 meters makes its architectural beauty is unparalleled.
Prambanan Temple is extraordinarily beautiful building built in the 10th centuryduring the reign of Rakai Pikatan, two Kings and Rakai Balitung. Soaring up to 47 ft (5 meters higher than Borobudur Temple), the Foundation of this temple has fulfilled thewishes of the author, showing the triumph of Hinduism in Java. The temple is located17 kilometers from the city center, in the middle of the area that is now a beautifulgarden built.
There is a legend that Javanese people always told about this temple. Once upon a time, a man named Bandung Bondowoso who loved Roro Jonggrang. Because it is notlove, Jonggrang asked Bondowoso to make temple with 1000 statue overnight. The request was almost fulfilled before Jonggrang asked for the villagers to pound rice and make a big fire that formed an atmosphere like the morning. Bondowoso is newcan make a 999 statues cursed Jonggrang then became a statue to – 1000 due to feel cheated.
Prambanan Temple has three main temples in the main page, namely Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. The third Temple is the epitome of Trimurti in Hindu belief. The thirdTemple is facing East. Each of the main temple has a single accompanying Templefacing to the West, namely Nandini for Shiva, Angsa for Brahma, and Garuda forVishnu. In addition, there are 2 flank temples, Temple 4 kelir temples and 4 cornertemples. Meanwhile, the second page has 224 temples.
Entering Shiva temple which is located in the middle and highest building, you will find 4 pieces of the room. One main room contains Shiva statue, while 3 other roomseach containing a statue of Durga (Shiva's wife), Agastya (Shiva's teacher), and Ganesh(son of Shiva). Statue of Durga is touted as a statue of Roro Jonggrang in legend as told above.
In Vishnu Temple is located on the north side of Shiva temple, you will only find one room which contains a statue of Vishnu. Likewise the Brahma Temple is located on the South side of Shiva temple, you will only find one room contains a statue of Brahma.
Accompanying Temple is Garuda Temple is alluring enough that is located near theTemple of Vishnu. This temple keeps a story about the human figure-half bird namedGaruda. Garuda is a mystical bird in Hindu Mythology the Golden-bodied, white-faced,red-beaked, winged and wingless Eagle-like. Estimated, a figure that is an adaptationof the Hindu Bennu (meaning ' rose ' or ' shining ', associated with the God Re) in the mythology of Ancient Egypt or Ancient Greece mythology in Phoenix. Garuda could have saved his mother from the curse of Aruna (Garuda's handicapped) by stealingTirta Amerta (the holy water of the gods).
The ability to save that which is admired by many people until now and is used for various purposes. Indonesia used it for a coat of arms. Allegedly, the creator of thecoat of arms of Garuda Pancasila is looking for inspiration in this temple. Other countries that also use it for a coat of arms is Thailand, with the same reason but the adaptation of different shape and appearance. In Thailand, Garuda is known as Krut orPha Krut.
Prambanan also has reliefs of the temple which contains the story of Ramayana.According to experts, the relief is similar to the Ramayana story handed down throughoral tradition. Another interesting relief is Kalpataru tree that in Hinduism is considered to be the tree of life, sustainability and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief of Kalpataru tree pictured flanking a lion. The existence of this treemakes experts consider that the 9th-century society have discernment in managing its environment.
Just like Garuda, Kalpataru is now also used for various purposes. In Indonesia,Kalpataru Environment (Walhi). In fact, some scientists in Bali, developing the concept of Tri Hita Karana for the preservation of the environment with respect to the relief ofKalpataru in this temple. The tree of life can also be found on the mount that is usedto open the puppet. A proof that relief panels in Prambanan have been worldwide.
If carefully, you can see the various reliefs of bird, this time a real bird. Bird reliefs atPrambanan Temple is so natural so that biologists can even identify it to the level ofgenus. One of them is the relief of the yellow Crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea)that invites questions. Why, that's actually the only birds on the island ofMasakambing, an island in the middle of the Java Sea. Then, whether the type oncefound in Yogyakarta? Answer please find out yourself. This is because until now there has not been one person who can solve the mystery.
Well, there is still much more to be unearthed in Prambanan. You may not be enough, of course. If finally tired, you can relax in the garden around the temple.
Ticket Prices
Entrance Ticket For Prambanan Temple is Rp.60.000
Hotel Prambanan Yogyakarta
Hotel Nearby Prambanan Temple is Gq Hotel Yogyakarta,Jayakarta Yogyakarta,Merapi Merbabu Resort.
There is a legend that Javanese people always told about this temple. Once upon a time, a man named Bandung Bondowoso who loved Roro Jonggrang. Because it is notlove, Jonggrang asked Bondowoso to make temple with 1000 statue overnight. The request was almost fulfilled before Jonggrang asked for the villagers to pound rice and make a big fire that formed an atmosphere like the morning. Bondowoso is newcan make a 999 statues cursed Jonggrang then became a statue to – 1000 due to feel cheated.
Prambanan Temple has three main temples in the main page, namely Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. The third Temple is the epitome of Trimurti in Hindu belief. The thirdTemple is facing East. Each of the main temple has a single accompanying Templefacing to the West, namely Nandini for Shiva, Angsa for Brahma, and Garuda forVishnu. In addition, there are 2 flank temples, Temple 4 kelir temples and 4 cornertemples. Meanwhile, the second page has 224 temples.
Entering Shiva temple which is located in the middle and highest building, you will find 4 pieces of the room. One main room contains Shiva statue, while 3 other roomseach containing a statue of Durga (Shiva's wife), Agastya (Shiva's teacher), and Ganesh(son of Shiva). Statue of Durga is touted as a statue of Roro Jonggrang in legend as told above.
In Vishnu Temple is located on the north side of Shiva temple, you will only find one room which contains a statue of Vishnu. Likewise the Brahma Temple is located on the South side of Shiva temple, you will only find one room contains a statue of Brahma.
Accompanying Temple is Garuda Temple is alluring enough that is located near theTemple of Vishnu. This temple keeps a story about the human figure-half bird namedGaruda. Garuda is a mystical bird in Hindu Mythology the Golden-bodied, white-faced,red-beaked, winged and wingless Eagle-like. Estimated, a figure that is an adaptationof the Hindu Bennu (meaning ' rose ' or ' shining ', associated with the God Re) in the mythology of Ancient Egypt or Ancient Greece mythology in Phoenix. Garuda could have saved his mother from the curse of Aruna (Garuda's handicapped) by stealingTirta Amerta (the holy water of the gods).
The ability to save that which is admired by many people until now and is used for various purposes. Indonesia used it for a coat of arms. Allegedly, the creator of thecoat of arms of Garuda Pancasila is looking for inspiration in this temple. Other countries that also use it for a coat of arms is Thailand, with the same reason but the adaptation of different shape and appearance. In Thailand, Garuda is known as Krut orPha Krut.
Prambanan also has reliefs of the temple which contains the story of Ramayana.According to experts, the relief is similar to the Ramayana story handed down throughoral tradition. Another interesting relief is Kalpataru tree that in Hinduism is considered to be the tree of life, sustainability and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief of Kalpataru tree pictured flanking a lion. The existence of this treemakes experts consider that the 9th-century society have discernment in managing its environment.
Just like Garuda, Kalpataru is now also used for various purposes. In Indonesia,Kalpataru Environment (Walhi). In fact, some scientists in Bali, developing the concept of Tri Hita Karana for the preservation of the environment with respect to the relief ofKalpataru in this temple. The tree of life can also be found on the mount that is usedto open the puppet. A proof that relief panels in Prambanan have been worldwide.
If carefully, you can see the various reliefs of bird, this time a real bird. Bird reliefs atPrambanan Temple is so natural so that biologists can even identify it to the level ofgenus. One of them is the relief of the yellow Crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea)that invites questions. Why, that's actually the only birds on the island ofMasakambing, an island in the middle of the Java Sea. Then, whether the type oncefound in Yogyakarta? Answer please find out yourself. This is because until now there has not been one person who can solve the mystery.
Well, there is still much more to be unearthed in Prambanan. You may not be enough, of course. If finally tired, you can relax in the garden around the temple.
Ticket Prices
Entrance Ticket For Prambanan Temple is Rp.60.000
Hotel Prambanan Yogyakarta
Hotel Nearby Prambanan Temple is Gq Hotel Yogyakarta,Jayakarta Yogyakarta,Merapi Merbabu Resort.
Title : Prambanan - Hindhu Temple In Indonesia
Description : Prambanan - Hindhu Temple In Indonesia
Description : Prambanan - Hindhu Temple In Indonesia