THE PRAMBANAN TEMPLES

Prambanan Temple ( also known as Lorojonggrang Temple ) was located at Bokoharjo Village, Prambanan, East
of Yogyakarta. The exact date of when the Lorojonggrang Temple was built was still in argument. However,
there are two opinion of who builds the Temple. One opinion stated that there was only one, dynasty,
Cailendra Dynasty, before Lorojonggrang Temple was built.

Once upon a time there is a King named Prabu Baka. He is the king of Baka Kingdom. To expand his teritory, he
planned to attack Pengging Kingdom. Prabu Damarmoyo the King of Pengging sent his troops to prevent
Prabu Baka expansion. During this war, so many people are suffer. Beside that, many soldier from both of side
was dead. Finnaly to defeat the mighty Prabu Baka, Prabu Damarmoyo ordered his son, Prince Bandung
Bandawasa to killed Prabu Baka.

Thanks to his power and skills, Prabu Baka was defeated and died in battle. Knowing his King was dead, Baka
general, Patih Gupala retreat back to his kingdom. And Bandung Bandawasa pursue the general to his
kingdom. When he arrives in Baka Kingdom he was surprised when he met Rara Jonggrang, Prabu Bakas
daughter. He was fallin love with Rara Jonggrang because of her beauty.

Finnaly, Prince Bandung Bandawasa wants Rara Jonggrang to married him. But Rara Jonggrang said no. She
doesnt want to marry a man who took his fathers life. But, that doesnt make Prince Bandung Bandawasa give
up. He persuade Rara Jonggrang firmly and patiently until Rara Jonggrang said yes. In the end, Rara Jonggrang
decided to approving Bandung Bandawasa proposal in two condition. First, he must make a well for her,
named Sumur Jalatunda (Jalatunda Well). And then Bandung Bandawasa must built 1000 temples in one night
for her. Then she will marry him.
Bandung Bandawasa agreed with that. When he tries to make the well, Rara Jonggrang ordered Patih Gupala
to burry Bandung Bandawasa. But because his power he was saved. He was so mad because of Rara Jonggrang
deceived him. But with her beauty Rara Jonggrang success to prevent Bandung Bandawasa for going rage. The
first term was succeded. And now, Bandung Bandawasa prepared to built 1000 temples for her.

He asked a help from the spirit creature with his power. From inside the earth, the jins, ghosts and many spirit
creatures comes to help him. When Rara Jonggrang heard it, that Bandung bandawasa was almost done with
his work, Rara Jonggrang feel worried about it. Then, she asked for her servant (dayang) and girls from villages
to pound the rice and made a big fire camp in the east side palace.

Hearing the sound of people pounding the rice and a light from the east side which is from the fire camp, the
spirit creature think that its already dawn yet. And they decided to run and hide. After knowing that its all
because of Rara Jonggrang tricks to ruin his plan to marry her, he cant be patient again. In rage he cursed Rara
Jonggrang become a stone statue, the most beautiful one. To fullfil his 999 temple that was finished.

Answer the following questions correctly !

1. What is the building?

2. Where is it?
3. Who built the building?
4. When is it built?
5. Can you tell the story of Prambanan Temple?