The Legend of Prambanan Temple

Once, long ago there was a great kingdom named Prambanan . Tenteran and people live
peacefully. But, what happens then? Prambanan kingdom was attacked and occupied by
foreign Pengging . Prambanan kingdom peace be disturbed. The soldiers are not able to
deal with attacks Pengging forces. Finally, Prambanan kingdom ruled by Pengging , and led
by Bondowoso .

Bondowoso a cruel bossy. ” Anyone who does not do what I say, will be severely
punished” , said Bondowoso on people. Bondowoso is a force that is powerful and has a
genie. Not long in power, Bondowoso like watching the movements of Loro Jonggrang ,
daughter of King Prambanan beautiful girl . ” Beautiful nan ‘s daughter . I want him to be my
princess/wife, ” thought Bondowoso .

The next day, Loro Jonggrang Bondowoso approach. “You’re beautiful, will you be my
wife?” , Tanya Bondowoso to Loro Jonggrang . Loro Jonggrang gasped, hearing ask this
member a question. ” This man once presumptuous, not to know me immediately wanted
me to be his queen,” said Loro Jongrang in the liver. ” What should I do?” . Loro Jonggrang
into confusion. Her mind was spinning . If he refuses, then it will Bondowoso furious and
endanger his family and the people of Prambanan . To say yes would be impossible ,
because the Loro Jonggrang did not like the Bondowoso .

” How , Loro Jonggrang ? ” Insisted Bondowoso . Loro Jonggrang finally get the idea . ” I’m
willing to be your wife , but there are conditions , ” he said . ” What are the conditions ?
Want an abundant treasure ? Or a magnificent palace ? ” . ” No, my lord , said Loro
Jonggrang . I asked for the temple , the amount should be a thousand pieces . ” A thousand
pieces ? ” Cried Bondowoso . ” Yes , and a temple was to be completed in a single night . ”
Loro Jonggrang Bondowoso stare , his lips quivering anger. Since that time Bondowoso
thinking how to make 1000 temples . Finally, he asked his adviser . ” I believe my master
able makes the temple with the help of Jin ! ” , Said counsel . ” Yes , that’s right you
suggest , prepare the equipment I needed ! ”

 
Once the equipment at the ready . Bondowoso standing in front of the altar stone . Both
arms stretched out wide . ” Forces jin , Help me ! ” He shouted in a booming voice . Shortly
thereafter , the sky became dark . The wind howled . A moment later , the genie is already
swarming troops Bondowoso . ” What should we do sir ? ” , The leader asked the genie . ”
Help me build a thousand temples , ” pleaded Bondowoso . The genie immediately move to
and fro , carrying out each task . In a short time the temple has been composed almost
reached a thousand pieces .

Meanwhile , Loro Jonggrang quietly observe from a distance . He was anxious , knowing
Bondowoso genie aided by troops . ” Well , what about this ? ” Said Loro Jonggrang in the
liver . He was looking for sense . The royal ladies got together and sent them in charge of
collecting the straw . ” Quickly burn all the hay ! ” Command Loro Jonggrang . Most of the
other ladies he sent mashing dimples . Dung … dung … dung ! Radiating red tinge to the sky
with the sound of bustle, so much like the dawn is breaking.

Forces thought genie is already breaking dawn . ” Well , the sun will rise ! ” Said the genie . ”
We should get going before the sun burned our bodies , ” said another genie . The genie is
scattered left the place . Bondowoso was astonished to see army panic genie .
 

The next , Loro Jonggrang Bondowoso invite to the temple . ” The temple which you
requested has been standing ” . Loro Jonggrang immediately calculate the number of the
temple . It turned out that there were only 999 pieces ! . ” The amount is less than one ! ”
Said Loro Jonggrang . “Then the master has failed to meet the requirements that I asked ” .
Bondowoso surprised to learn that deficiency . He became very angry . ” No way … ” , said
Bondowoso glowering at Loro Jonggrang . “Then you are complete ! ” He said while pointing
his finger at Loro Jonggrang . Miraculous ! Loro Jonggrang instantly turned into a stone
statue . Until now, these temples are still there and called Loro Jonggrang . Because it is
located in the Prambanan area , Central Java , known as the Loro Jonggrang Prambanan.