Prambanan - Most Beautiful Hinduism Temple In The World
Prambanan temple is incredibly beautiful building built in the 10th century during the reigns of two kings, Rakai Pikatan and Rakai Balitung. with 47 feet high (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the establishment of this temple has fulfilled the builder desire, shows the triumph of Hinduism in Java. This temple is located 17 kilometers from the city center, in the middle of the area that is now a beautiful park.
Prambanan temple has 3 main temples in the main yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. These three temples are symbols of Trimurti in Hindu belief. All of them face 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 2 apit temples, 4 kelir temples, and 4 corner temples. Meanwhile, the second yard had 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 (Shiva's wife), Agastya (Shiva's teacher), and Ganesha (Shiva's son). Durga is mentioned as the statue of Roro Jonggrang described in the legend of Prambanan (Bandung Bondowoso)
In the Vishnu temple is located in the north of Shiva temple, you will only see one room containing a statue of Vishnu. Similarly, the Brahma temple located on the south side of Shiva temple, you will only find one room with a statue of Brahma.
Accompanying temple is lure Garuda temple, located near the Vishnu temple. This temple have story of a half-bird figure named Garuda. Garuda is a mystical bird in Hindu mythology, with gold body, white-faced, red-winged, beaked and winged like an eagle. Estimated, the figure is Hindu adaptation of Bennu figure (means 'rises' or 'shine', usually associated with the god "Re" in ancient Egyptian mythology or Phoenix in Old Greek mythology.
Prambanan temple also has Ramayana story relief. The relief was similar to the Ramayana story which revealed through oral traditions. Another interesting relief is Kalpataru tree that the Hindu religion is considered as a tree of life, sustainability and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief of Kalpataru tree is described lions flanking the center. The existence of this tree makes experts consider that the 9th century have wisdom in managing the environment.
In the Vishnu temple is located in the north of Shiva temple, you will only see one room containing a statue of Vishnu. Similarly, the Brahma temple located on the south side of Shiva temple, you will only find one room with a statue of Brahma.
Accompanying temple is lure Garuda temple, located near the Vishnu temple. This temple have story of a half-bird figure named Garuda. Garuda is a mystical bird in Hindu mythology, with gold body, white-faced, red-winged, beaked and winged like an eagle. Estimated, the figure is Hindu adaptation of Bennu figure (means 'rises' or 'shine', usually associated with the god "Re" in ancient Egyptian mythology or Phoenix in Old Greek mythology.
Prambanan temple also has Ramayana story relief. The relief was similar to the Ramayana story which revealed through oral traditions. Another interesting relief is Kalpataru tree that the Hindu religion is considered as a tree of life, sustainability and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief of Kalpataru tree is described lions flanking the center. The existence of this tree makes experts consider that the 9th century have wisdom in managing the environment.
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