Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Prambanan temple, Indonesia

Prambanan temple


Prambanan temple is located exactly between the border of her province of Yogyakarta and Central Java provinces. Temple prambanan into two sub-regions of Prambanan, Sleman, Yogyakarta and the District of Prambanan, Klaten, Central Java. Prambanan temple is a Hindu temple, built in the 9th century.

Prambanan temple has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu (north), Brahma (south), and Shiva (center). These three temples are symbols of Trimurti in Hindu belief. All three temples were facing 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 two temples wedge, 4 temples color, and 4 corner temples. In the second there are 224 temples

Prambanan temple is closely connected with the legend Rorojonggrang. Once, a man named 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 lit a huge fire that created an atmosphere like the morning. Bondowoso who only completed 999 statues cursed into a statue to Jonggrang-1000 because he felt cheated.

The story is a complete legend can tourists see at the museum building is located within the premises Prambanan temple. The museum is also exhibiting a collection of archaeological objects and relics of the king's jewels found in ancient Mataram Wonoboyo, Klaten.

Prambanan temple is a tourist place is always crowded by tourists. Normally visitors will rise 100% if the holiday season arrives.


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