BENARKAH CANDI PRAMBANAN DIBANGUN HANYA DALAM 1 MALAM...?

Summary

The script narrates the legend of the Prambanan Temple, built in one night by the warrior Bandung Bondowoso to win the hand of Princess Roro Jonggrang. Following a fierce battle, Bandung Bondowoso conquers the Kingdom of Baka but must fulfill a daunting challenge: to construct a thousand temples by dawn. With the help of mystical beings, he nearly completes the task but is outsmarted by Roro Jonggrang, who tricks him into believing dawn has arrived. Ultimately, the Prambanan complex, originally built in the 9th century to honor the Hindu god Shiva, was rediscovered and restored over the centuries, gaining UNESCO World Heritage status.

Takeaways

• 😀 Candi Prambanan was constructed by a warrior named Bandung Bondowoso in one night, according to legend.
• 😀 The construction of Prambanan involved building 1,000 temples to fulfill the marriage request of Princess Roro Jonggrang.
• 😀 The story highlights a conflict between the kingdoms of Pengging and Baka, with Bandung Bondowoso as the prince of Pengging.
• 😀 Bandung Bondowoso defeats King Prabu Baka in single combat, leading to the conquest of the Baka kingdom.
• 😀 Roro Jonggrang's requirement for marriage was the construction of 1,000 temples, which led to the involvement of supernatural assistance.
• 😀 Bandung Bondowoso manages to build 999 temples overnight but is tricked by Roro Jonggrang, who makes the workers abandon the project by mimicking dawn.
• 😀 The legend of Prambanan is a popular folktale but is not historically accurate; the actual temple complex was built by Rakai Pikatan around 800 AD.
• 😀 The primary purpose of Candi Prambanan was to honor the Hindu god Shiva, as indicated in historical inscriptions.
• 😀 Candi Prambanan has undergone various renovations and expansions by subsequent Mataram kings, enhancing its significance.
• 😀 The temple complex was rediscovered in the 18th century and underwent serious restoration, eventually being recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.

Q & A

Who is credited with the construction of Candi Prambanan in the legend?

The legend credits a warrior named Bandung Bondowoso with constructing Candi Prambanan overnight to win the hand of Princess Roro Jonggrang.

What was the condition set by Roro Jonggrang for marrying Bandung Bondowoso?

Roro Jonggrang demanded that Bandung Bondowoso build 1,000 temples, fully adorned, by sunrise.

What event led to the battle between the kingdoms of Pengging and Baka?

The battle was sparked by Bandung Bondowoso's desire to conquer the Baka kingdom and win Roro Jonggrang's hand after defeating King Prabu Baka in single combat.

What strategy did Roro Jonggrang use to prevent the completion of the temples?

Roro Jonggrang instructed her followers to create sounds that mimicked roosters crowing, tricking the workers into thinking dawn had arrived and causing them to flee.

What does the term 'Siwagra' mean in relation to Candi Prambanan?

Siwagra means 'the house of Shiva,' indicating that the temple complex was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

When was Candi Prambanan actually built according to historical records?

Candi Prambanan was built during the 9th century by Rakai Pikatan, not by Bandung Bondowoso as the legend suggests.

What significant inscription references the purpose of Candi Prambanan's construction?

An inscription from 856 AD states that the temple complex was built to honor the god Shiva.

Who rediscovered Candi Prambanan in the 18th century?

Candi Prambanan was rediscovered by a Dutchman named C. Elion in 1733.

What led to the deterioration of Candi Prambanan over the years?

Candi Prambanan deteriorated due to natural disasters, wars, and inadequate restoration efforts during the British colonial period.

When was Candi Prambanan recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site?

Candi Prambanan was officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991.