Jonggrang - Legend Candi Prambanan

 Fables of Central Java
In ancient times in Central Java, there is a kingdom called Prambanan. Although royal Prambanan kingdom was not great but its people live happy and secure because it is led by a wise king. Prambanan king had a daughter who was very beautiful and beloved, named Roro Jonggrang. Beauty Jonggrang so well known that many prince who wanted to marry her, but no one has managed to captivate the hearts of the princess.One day Prambanan kingdom was startled by the arrival of the royal troops Pengging attack led by a handsome young man named Bondowoso. Despite every effort to survive, the royal troops Prambanan increasingly pressured by the royal troops Pengging, until finally forces Prambanan kingdom was lost. Since that time the kingdom of Prambanan a royal colony Pengging.Under the leadership of Bondowoso, Prambanan people a living hell. They are afraid because Bondowoso ruled with an iron fist. Anyone who dared to fight it surely will be severely punished. Jonggrang very sad to see the suffering of his people, but he can not do much.Bondowoso actually already heard about Jonggrang beauty, and she is very keen to prove the truth of the news. So that morning, when it comes to prambanan Bondowoso to collect the tribute, he found time to meet with Jonggrang. Bondowoso see a beautiful girl was in the garden. Morning sun shining on the beautiful face of the girl, the wind playing with her hair long and shiny."Am I dreaming met an angel coming down from heaven?" Asked Bondowoso.Jonggrang preoccupation surprised and stop playing the roses in front of him."Are not you Jonggrang," asked Bondowoso. "I've heard about the beauty and now I have to prove myself. You're so pretty. You deserve to be my companion. Will you be Permaisuriku? "Jonggrang Bondowoso stunned to hear the request is not thought. He was puzzled to answer. He was worried if he refused his wishes, Bondowoso will hurt families and the people of Prambanan. But he also did not want to validate the Bondowoso bad temper."Excuse me," said Jonggrang. "I can not answer now. Your request is too sudden. I have to think about it. ""What do you think about it?" Asked Bondowoso. "Is not it an honor for you could marry, Bondowoso, mandraguna powerful king.""I want to prepare my heart to accept my position as consort," said Jonggrang diplomatically."Oh all right then," said Bondowoso. "I give you 3 days to prepare your heart."Jonggrang racking his brains to find a way out how to refuse requests Bondowoso. He pleaded with God to help her. Jonggrang finally got the idea. So on the day promised, facing Jonggrang Bondowoso."How? Is your heart ready to be my wife? "Asked Bondowoso."I am willing to be your wife," said Jonggrang."Ah, rightfully so," said the proud Bondowoso."Excuse me, but may I ask for something for our wedding gift" asked Jonggrang."A gift? Oh, of course. You may ask anything, "said Bondowoso."I want to made a thousand temples," said Jonggrang. "And because you are known to be very powerful, so I asked the temples should be finished in one night alone. If not, then we can not get married. ""Oh, you want to prove kesaktianku? Well I'll make you a 1000 temples overnight, "said Bondowoso.At night, Bondowoso went to the clearing where he will make a thousand temples. With his power, he summoned the spirits to help him. Thousands dedemit jin and immediately came face Bondowoso."What the hell lord called us," asked the king of Jin."Help me make a thousand temples! And should be completed before dawn. "Said Bondowoso."Well, the statutes are implemented," said the genie.Immediately the genie scattered and began turning over large rocks from the mountain and compile them into a beautiful temples. It did not take long for the fairies. Very soon most of the temples have been established, only a few temples only, then the requirements will Jonggrang tepnuhi.Meanwhile Jonggrang secretly peek Bondowoso activities. He saw big rocks flying and hundreds of temples formed in an instant. Jonggrang worried bias Bondowoso will finish the job. So he hurried back to the palace and gathered the ladies. Jonggrang told them to burn the straw on the east and the pestle pounding as if the day was morning. The jinn who saw red tinge din thought was almost dawn. They scrambled to save themselves. Bondowoso tried to stop them, but to no avail. He feels angry knowing Jonggrang been deceived.The next morning came to Jonggrang Bondowoso to see the results of his work."O king of the sacred, how would you have managed to make me a thousand temples" asked Jonggrang."I must have managed to make a thousand temples if there were no people who cheat," quipped Bondowoso.Jonggrang face flushed heard innuendo Bondowoso."So you did not get it done," asked Jonggrang. "Then I could not be permaisurimu."
Bondowoso very angry at the words Jonggrang."You have to cheat," said Bondowoso. "I will not forgive you. You will complete these temples and became the thousandth temple! "Suddenly, lightning and the lightning strikes, and in the establishment Jonggrang now stands a temple. The temples are now recognized as the Prambanan temple. (Various sources)