TEMPLE
PRAMBANAN is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, high 47 meters, was built in the 9th century. Its location is 17 km east of Yogyakarta on the edge of the road heading for Solo. The main temple of Shiva Temple (center), Candi Brahma (south), the Vishnu temple (north). The temple is located in front of spacecraft (vehicle) as a vehicle Trimurti; Temple Space is the vehicle of Brahma (God of Guardians), Candi Nandi (Ox) is the vehicle of Shiva (Destroyer Gods) and the Temple of Garuda is the vehicle of Vishnu (God the Creator).
On the wall balustrade of Brahma temple and the temples of Shiva carved reliefs of Ramayana story, while at the gate of the temple steps Krisnayana Vishnu carved reliefs. Shiva temple entrance from the east to turn left you will find relief Ramayana story is clockwise, the next story to be continued in the reliefs of the temple of Brahma.
Prambanan temple is known as a Dutchman named kembai CALons visited Java in 1733 and reported on the existence of temple ruins overgrown shrubs. First effort to rescue performed by Ijzerman
Prambanan Temple in 1885 by clearing the chambers of the temple from the ruins of a stone. In the year 1902 began a new coaching job, led by Van Erp for the temple of Shiva, Vishnu temple and Brahma temple. Attention to the
Prambanan temple continues to grow. In year 1933 successfully arranged the experiment Candi Brahma and Vishnu. After experiencing a variety of obstacles, on December 23, 1953 Shiva temple completely refurbished. Brahma temple restored starting in 1978 and inaugurated in 1987. Vishnu temple restored starting in 1982 and completed in 1991. Subsequent restoration activities carried out on three pieces of chapel located in front of the temple, Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma temple besarta 4 color and 4 corner temples / peg.
Prambanan temple complex built by the Kings Wamca (Dinasty) Sanjaya in the 9th century.
Prambanan temple is a monument with the main temple complex facing east, with the overall shape resembles a mound in the shadow puppet 47 feet tall. Hinduism knows that consists of Tri Murti Brahma as the Creator, Lord Vishnu as the Preserver, Lord Shiva as the Destroyer. The main chamber of the main temple occupied by Lord Shiva as the Supreme Deity so it can be concluded
Prambanan temple is the Shiva temple. Or Shiva
Prambanan temple is also often referred to as the temple of Loro Jonggrang associated with the legend that tells about a virgin who Jonggrang or a tall girl, the daughter of King Boko, who built his empire on the hill south of the temple complex of
Prambanan.
Edges are lined with balustrade of the temple, which was decorated with reliefs of Ramayana can be enjoyed when we berperadaksina (walk around the temple with cansi center is always on the right of us) through the alley. The story continues on the balustrade of Brahma temple located on the left (south) of the main temple. Meanwhile in the balustrade of Vishnu temple is located on the right (north) of the main temple, carved reliefs depicting the story Kresnadipayana childhood story of King Krishna as an incarnation of the god Vishnu who want to eradicate keangkaramurkaan engulfing the world.
Booth overlooking the main temple to the north contains Parung Durga, consort of Lord Shiva, but generally people call it a statue of Roro Jonggrang, who according to legend, the stone statues were once living body of a beautiful princess, who was condemned by Bondowoso knight, to complement ability to create a thousand statues in one night.
The temple of Brahma and Vishnu temples each have a fruit stall which is occupied by statues of the gods in question.
The third front of the temple of the god's divine trinity there are three temples which contain vehicle (vehicle) is the third god. The third temple is now restored and only temple in the middle (in front of Shiva temple) which still contains the statue of a bull named Nandi, Lord Shiva vehicle.
Statue of geese as a vehicle of Brahma and Vishnu statues and eagle as a vehicle which is expected to fill the cubicles first temple is located in front of the second temple of the god is now been refurbished.
Sixth temple represent two groups facing each other, lay in a yard square-shaped, with edges along 110 meters.
Inside the pages are still standing the other temples, namely two temples with a height of 16 meters clamp facing each other, which is a stand in the north and the other standing on the south side, four color and four temples temples breathe.
Page in the Hindu community regarded as the most sacred page, located in the middle of a central courtyard which has a side 222 feet, and was originally the temple-chapel contains as many as 224 rows of fruit around the page in three rows.
Lumbung Temple complex is still in the cluster region
Prambanan. Located approximately 500 meters north of the complex of
Prambanan. This temple called Candi Lumbung probably because of its shape which resembles a granary and have been built in 850 AD.
The total consists of 16 small temples.
Some temples, including the main temple in the middle in damaged condition, and is being improved, though shaken by an earthquake in 2006 had yesterday, but the damage caused was not as bad as the
Prambanan temple complex
In contrast to the complex of
Prambanan Temple Complex Barn is a Buddhist temple.
Location:
Prambanan, Klaten, Sleman border
TEMPLE, built around the ninth century AD It is located in the village of Prambanan whose territory is divided between the districts of Sleman, Yogyakarta and Klaten district, Central Java (Central Java). The temple is situated about 20 km east of Yogyakarta is known by the name of the
Prambanan temple, but also called Candi Rara Jonggrang, a name derived from the legend Rara Jonggrang and Bondowoso.
According to President Director of PT Taman Candi Borobudur,
Prambanan, and Ratu Boko Drs Wagiman,
Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia, the main building height reached 47 meters. The temple complex consists of eight main shrine or temple and more than 250 small temples. "
Prambanan is the world's most beautiful Hindu temple.
Prambanan temple is extraordinarily beautiful building that was built in the reign of two kings namely Rakai Rakai balitung Pikatan and Maha Sambu, "he said.
Rose as high as 47 feet or five meters higher than Borobudur temple, the foundation of that temple has fulfilled the desire, namely to show Hindu triumph in Java. Vast complex of temples that reached 39.8 hectares. On the main page there are three main temples, three probes Temple, two Apit Temple, and Temple stakes eight bordered by a fence perimeter, whereas in the second page there are 224 temples Perwara. In the middle of the area also has a beautiful park, making the
Prambanan Temple as one of the interesting cultural attractions to visit.
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Prambanan temple which has been in the world heritage list since 1991 is a Hindu temple or shrine to worship the god Trimurti, namely Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu," said Wagiman.
The temple is located in the border province of Yogyakarta and Central Java, according to archeologists from the University of Gadjah Mada (UGM), Dr. Joko Dwiyanto, not apart from the legends Rara Jonggrang or commonly called Durga Mahesasuramardini or folklore who want to explain the existence of a legend of
Prambanan. Folklore tells of a king named King Boko and has a very beautiful princess Jonggrang Rara, which was then spoken by Bondowoso. Rara Jonggrang requested accepting applications Bondowoso.
Rara Jonggrang initially rejected because it did not love Bondowoso. However, he eventually agreed to accept proposal with conditions, which have built 1000 temples in one night. Bondowoso agreed and began to build with the help of spirits so that development can be faster. Knowing this, Rara Jonggrang worry, then tells her ladies to sound noise and wake pets to repel spirits.
Sure enough, the spirits thought the day was morning and they disappeared again. Bondowoso then saw that number only 999 temples and learned that he had been fooled by Rara Jonggrang. Direct Bondowoso Rara Jonggrang wrath and conjured into a stone statue that adorned the temple of the last or 1000.
The legend can be seen in museums which are located at
Prambanan temple complex, and visitors can enjoy an audio visual history of the discovery of Prambanan temple until renovations are complete the process.
Ramayana Ballet
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Prambanan temple there are also playground for children and a mini train that will surround the tourist area, and there are camping grounds and staging of Rama-Ramayana Sinta. "Ramayana Ballet is a unique performing arts performances Prambanan temple, which was staged three times a week every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and every full moon," said Park Operations Section Chief Wiharjanto Prambanan.
Ramayana Ballet is the performing arts, beautiful, amazing, and difficult unrivaled. The show was able to unite various Javanese arts such as dance, drama, and music on one stage and one momentum to present the Ramayana story, a legendary epos written by Valmiki in Sanskrit.
He said the story of Ramayana is sung on the show was similar to that engraved on
Prambanan temple. Ramayana story carved on the most beautiful Hindu temple is similar to the story in oral tradition in India. Roads are long and suspenseful story was summarized in four plays or act, namely the abduction of Sinta, Anoman mission to Lanka, Ravana's death or Kumbhakarna, and the meeting re-Rama Sinta.
All the stories presented in a series of dance movements performed by the dancers accompanied by gamelan music. Viewers are invited to actually dissolve in the story and observe each movement of the dancers to know the story. "There's no spoken dialogue of the dancers, the only speakers were sinden that illustrates the story through the songs in the Java language with a distinctive voice," he said.
Attendance will not be disappointed if enjoying the show because not only dance and music are displayed, the lighting was also prepared in such a way so as to describe certain events in the story. So did her makeup on each dancer, not only beautify but also able to describe the character played by character so the audience can easily recognize even without dialogue.
Viewers can also enjoy interesting acts such as fireball game acrobatics and agility of a dancer. Fireball that captivating game can be found when Hanuman originally burned alive would actually managed to burn Ravana's kingdom Alengkadiraja. "The Tumbler can be witnessed when the war with the followers of Hanuman Ravana. Games flame to burn away when Sprott is also interesting to watch, "he said.
Ballet performances were held in an open stage and a stage covered with Trimurti Ramayana. To open stage held on Ramayana from May to October at 19:30 to 21:30 pm with a VIP ticket price 150,000, 100,000 special class, first class Rp75.000, Rp45.000 second class, and students Rp15.000. For stage performances held at Trimurti closed November-April at 19:30 to 21:30 pm with a special ticket price of 100,000, Rp75.000 class 1, class 2 Rp45.000, and students Rp15.000.
"The price of the ticket specifically to see the Ramayana Ballet performances. While the admission price of
Prambanan Temple complex Rp8.000 only for domestic tourists and 10 U.S. dollars for foreign tourists, "he said.
In order to support the program of "Visit Indonesia Year 2008", according Wagiman, some activities will also be held at
Prambanan Temple complex, in addition to the routine Ramayana Ballet held. "We want an even bigger events, such as a 'grand Ramayana'. Ramayana is displayed with a new nuance, such as whether the amount, as well as how the dancers. In connection with koreografernya, may also be working with an already well-known artists, "he said.
Besides, did not rule out later there will be a proclamation of the activities associated with the program of "Visit Indonesia Year 2008" at the
Prambanan Temple complex. Efforts were taken to be more attracted tourists to visit
Prambanan temple, thus increasing the number of visitors. Tourists who visit expected to not only domestic tourists but also foreign tourists, especially earthquake.
An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale that struck Yogyakarta and Central Java in part on May 27, 2006 have caused some damage to the
Prambanan temple. A number of temple buildings were damaged, some ratna (elements that resemble temples stupas) have collapsed, broken, and broken.
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Prambanan is directly affected by the earthquake on 27 May 2006. Besides damage to the building of the temple, visitors are also reduced drastically although it actually has been able to visit
Prambanan temple back earthquake four months, "said Secretary of PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur,
Prambanan and Ratu Boko, Jamari.
From the data of visitors, to four months before the earthquake, the number of visitors reached 2400 people per day. However, four months after the earthquake, the visitor has decreased until it reaches 75 percent, which is only 650 visitors per day. Today, after nearly two years earthquake, slowly but surely visitors
Prambanan temple reaching 2,000 people per day. "The total number of visitors during the
Prambanan temple reaching 78 730 people in 2007, up from about 57 percent over the previous year," said Wagiman.
Jamari says, to re-popularize the
Prambanan temples, the manager of promotion and publicity as an effort to restore the image of a temple that became one of the leading tourist destinations DIY. In addition to image restoration
Prambanan, Yogyakarta Jamari also remind people to continue to maintain stability in the region and preserve the security of any nation's cultural heritage, especially heritage
Prambanan temple complex so that domestic and foreign tourists are no longer reluctant to visit.
