Prambanan Temple is one of best attractions in
Yogyakarta Special Region. Unlike Borobudur Temple that is known
as Buddhists worship place, this one is the largest Hindu temple in
Southeast Asia and be the most beautiful site in the world. Make sure to
visit it when you go Indonesia.
How Prambanan Temple was Built
According to history, Prambanan Temple was built in
the 8th century, as the marriagesymbol of Rakai Pikatan, a
Hindu Prince from Sanjaya Dinasty as he had been able to rule Buddhist
Sailendra monarchy. Originally, the temple complex
contained of 250 large and small temple, but then Mataram Kingdom made
the expansion with addition of hundred perwaras. Despite of this
historical record, you may hear a folk legend about the temple. Also
known as Roro Jonggrang Temple, the 1000th statue of the
temple was recognized as Roro Jonggrang, a slender virgin lady. She was
cursed into stone by a young and powerful man named Bandung Bondowoso as
he got angry with the lady’s attempt in thwarting his effort to
marry her.
Goindonet also has one more interesting
information about the temple. It is a popular myth where couples are
discouraged to come to this historical and spiritual site. There is a
belief that they will break up. If you take time browsing the
complete Indonesia tourism info, you can even find more
fascinating myths besides what Prambanan Temple has.