5 Myths of the Prambanan Temple: From Mysterious Lights to Birds with Human Heads
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RADAR TEGAL - Prambanan Temple holds several myths that people believe in to this day. Not only the local people, but tourists who come from various regions also often believe in the myths that surround this largest Hindu temple in Indonesia.
One of the most famous myths about Prambanan Temple is related to Bandung Bondowoso, who is said to have built these temples in one night. Of course, many people have heard this myth or legend since they were little.
For details, here are five myths about Prambanan Temple that are often circulated in society. The last number myth is reportedly inspired by one of the largest Hindu temples in the world.
5 myths about Prambanan Temple
1) Made overnight by Bandung Bondowoso
The most popular myth, often made into an old Indonesian film, is always included in folklore, namely the process of making the Prambanan Temple, which is said to have been made by Bandung Bondowoso in just one night.
That said, through his supernatural powers, he built this temple with the help of the jinn. He built the temple based on a request from Roro Jonggrang, whom he wanted to marry.
However, this is only a myth because no one knows the truth for sure. In addition, there is not a single source that supports this myth.
2) Mysterious light on Goddess Durga's statue
Another myth about Prambanan Temple is that there is said to be a mysterious light that appears on the statue of the Goddess Durga, who is in one of the rooms.
There is a story that a mysterious light appears from the face of the statue and always appears every full moon. Local people believe that this light is the embodiment of Roro Jonggrang.
Other reports say that if the light appears, people who are still single will flock to Prambanan Temple to get it.
They believe that the light has certain powers, such as being able to bring single people together to meet their soul mate immediately.
3) Relationships can break up.
In contrast to the mysterious light that is said to be able to bring together a mate, there is another myth about Prambanan Temple that can also destroy the love affairs of people who come to visit.
This is in line with the old legend of Bandung Bondowoso's love for Roro Jonggrang. Bandung Bondowoso, who had sincere feelings for Roro Jonggrang, was willing to build a thousand temples in one night.
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Unfortunately, Roro Jonggrang cheated and thwarted Bandung Bondowoso's efforts to build the temple. Already hurt, Bandung Bondowoso cursed Roro Jonggrang to become a temple.
4) There is a strange animal.
The Prambanan Temple relief depicts the flora and fauna of Indonesia. Starting from the yellow-crested parrot, deer, rabbits, geese, and so on.
Apparently, there are also myths related to animals in this Prambanan Temple that are quite popular.
The animal in question is the kinara-kinara that flanks the Kalpataru tree. No one knows exactly what kind of bird it is with a bird-shaped body and a human-like head.
Until now, this type of animal has been a mystery, and many wonder whether in the past there was genetic manipulation of living things so that they created animals in such a way.
5) Similar to Angkor Wat in Thailand
The next myth about Prambanan Temple is said to be about the structure of the temple building, which is similar to and inspired by Angkor Wat, the largest Hindu temple in the world, which is in Thailand.
Angkor Wat itself is located precisely in Cambodia, which at first glance does look similar to Prambanan Temple from a distance.
However, Prambanan Temple actually existed earlier, namely in the 9th century AD, while Angkor Wat was built in the 12th century.
Thus, information and myths about Prambanan Temple circulate in the community. Have you ever visited this temple? (*)
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