The mystery of the amazing temple of a thousand temples

a thousand temples

This temple is located 17 kilometers from the city center, in the middle of the park area that now bauty. Ada a legend that Javanese people always tell about this temple. Because of his love, Jonggrang asked Bondowoso make 1000 temples with statues in one night.

 Bondowoso who only completed 999 statues cursed Jonggrang be a statue of the 1000 because he felt cheated.

Prambanan temple has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. The three temples are a symbol 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 temples wedge, 4 color temples and 4 corner temples. Entering the Shiva temple located in the middle and the highest building, you will find a room 4. Durga is touted as the statue of Roro Jonggrang described in the legend above. In the Vishnu temple is located in the north of Shiva temple, you will only see one room containing a statue of Vishnu. Brahma temple is located south of Shiva temple, you will only find one room with a statue of Brahma.