Prambanan is a wonderfull building that was built in the 10th century during the reign of two kings, and Rakai Pikatan and Rakai Balitung. Towering as high as 47 feet (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the foundation of this temple has fulfilled the desire of show Hindu triumph in Java. The temple is located 17 kilometers from the city center, in the middle of the area that is now a beautiful park. There is a legend that always tell the Java community about this temple. Once, a man named Bondowoso love 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 set a fire in order to look like the morning. New Bondowoso can make 999 statues cursed Jonggrang into the statue in 1000 because he felt cheated. Prambanan temple has three main temples in the main yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. The third temple is the epitome of Trimurti in Hindu belief. The third temple 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. 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 (Shivas wife), Agastya (Shivas teacher), and Ganesha (son of Shiva). Durga is touted as the statue Jonggrang in the legend above. In the Vishnu temple located in the north of the temple of Shiva, you will only see one room that contains a statue of Vishnu. Brahma temple located in the south of Shiva temple, you will only find a room with a statue of Brahma. Quite attractive accompanying temple is Garuda temple located near the Vishnu temple. This temple keeps a story of half-bird 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 that the figure is Hindu adaptation of Bennu (means rises or shining, usually associated with the god Re) in ancient Egyptian mythology or Phoenix in Old Greek mythology. Garuda can save his mother from the curse of Aruna (Garuda is born handicapped brother) by stealing Tirta Amrita (holy water of the gods). Ability to save that which is admired by many people until now and are used for various purposes. Indonesia used to sign the country. That said, the creator of the Garuda Pancasila find inspiration in this temple. Other countries also use it to sign the country is Thailand, for the same reason but adaptation forms and different appearance. In Thailand, Garuda is known as Pha recruited or recruited. Prambanan also has a load relief Ramayana story. According to experts, the relief is similar to the Ramayana story is revealed through oral tradition. Another interesting relief is Kalpataru tree that the Hindu religion is considered as the tree of life, sustainability and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief Kalpataru tree depicted flanking a lion. The existence of this tree makes experts consider that the 9th century had wisdom to manage its environment. Just like Garuda, Kalpataru is now also used for various purposes. In Indonesia, Kalpataru became a symbol Forum for Environment (WALHI). In fact, some scientists in Bali to develop the concept of Tri Hita Karana for environmental conservation by seeing Kalpataru relief in this temple. The tree of life can also be found in the mountains that used to open the puppet arts. A proof that relief panels in Prambanan has worldwide. If careful, you can also see various birds relief, this time a real bird. Bird reliefs at Prambanan so natural that biologists can identify their genus. One of these reliefs Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) that invites questions. Why, the bird was actually only in Masakambing Island, an island in the middle of the Java Sea. Then, what kind it was once abundant in Yogyakarta? The answer please find out for yourself. Because, until now no one who can solve the mystery. Well, there are many more that can be extracted at Prambanan. You must not be weary of course. If it was finally tired, you can relax in the garden around the temple.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 04:22:14 +0000
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