The legend of Prambanan temple

The legend of Prambanan temple

Once upon a time there was a great empire called Prambanan. His people live in tranquility and peace. But what happens next? The kingdom of Prambanan was attacked and colonized by Pengging country. The serenity of the Prambanan Kingdom was disturbed. The soldiers were unable to face the Pengging forces. Finally, the kingdom of Prambanan was controlled by Pengging, and led by Bandung Bondowoso.

Bandung Bondowoso was a cruel ruler. "Anyone who does not obey my orders will be severely punished!", Said to his people. Bandung Bondowoso was a sacred and has demonds (jin troops). Not long how powerful, Bandung Bondowoso likes to observe the movements of Roro Jonggrang, the beautiful daughter of Prambanan King. "Beautiful princess. I want her to be my queen, "thought Bandung Bondowoso.

The next day, Bondowoso approached Loro Jonggrang. "you are beautiful, will you be my queen?", asks Bandung Bondowoso told Roro Jonggrang. Roro Jonggrang gasped, hearing Bondowoso's question. "This man is very presumptuous, do not know me immediately want me to be queen", said Roro Jongrang in the heart. "What should I do ?". Roro Jonggrang became confused. Her mind was spinning. If she refused, then Bandung Bondowoso would be furious and endanger her family and the people of Prambanan. To say yes was not possible, because Roro Jonggrang did not like the Bandung Bondowoso.

"How, Roro Jonggrang?" Urged Bondowoso. Finally Roro Jonggrang got the idea. "I am willing to be your wife, but there is a condition," She said. "What is the condition? Want an abundance of treasures? Or a magnificent Palace? ". "Not that, my lord," said Roro Jonggrang. I ask a temple, the total must one thousands. "A thousand pieces?" Bondowoso shouted. "Yes, and the temple must be finished overnight." Bandung Bondowoso stared at Roro Jonggrang, his lips quivering with anger. Since then Bandung Bondowoso think how to make 1000 temples. Finally he asked his advisor. "I believe my master can make the temple with the help of Jin!", Said the advisor. "Yes, your suggestion is right, prepare the equipment I need!"

After the equipment was ready. Bandung Bondowoso stands in front of the stone altar. Her arms were spread wide. "Jinn, Help me!" She shouted in a thunderous voice. Soon the sky became dark. The wind was roaring. A moment later, the troops of the genie was already gathered around Bandung Bondowoso. "What should we do?" Asked the jinn leader. "Help me build a thousand temples," pleaded Bandung Bondowoso. The jinn immediately move around, performing their respective duties. In a short time the temple building has been arranged almost reaching a thousand pieces.

Meanwhile, Loro Jonggrang secretly observes from a distance. He was worried, knowing that Bondowoso was assisted by the jinn forces. "Well, how is this?", Said Loro Jonggrang in the heart. He's looking for sense. The royal ladies were told to assemble and be assigned to collect the straw. "Fuel all the hay!" Orders Loro Jonggrang. Some other ladies were told to pound the mortar. Dung ... dung ... dung! A rush of red shone into the sky with a frenzied noise, making it look like a dawning dawn.

The jins thought the dawn was breaking. "Well, the sun will rise!" jins said. "We must leave immediately before our bodies are burned by the sun," continued the other jin. The jins scrambled to left that place. Bandung Bondowoso was surprised to see panic jin troop.

In the morning, Bandung Bondowoso invites Loro Jonggrang to the temple. "The temple you asked for is standing!". Roro Jonggrang immediately counted the number of the temple. Apparently the number is only 999 pieces !. "The number is less than one!"Roro Jonggrang said. "That means you have failed to qualify me." Bandung Bondowoso surprised to know the shortcomings. He became very angry. "It is impossible ...", said Bondowoso while gazing sharply at Roro Jonggrang. "Then you're the one who completes it!" He said, pointing his finger at Roro Jonggrang. Wonderful! Roro Jonggrang immediately turned into a stone statue. Until now the temples are still there and called Roro Jonggrang Temple. Because it is located in Prambanan, Central Java, Roro Jonggrang Temple is known as Prambanan Temple

Source: e-smartschool.com