Rara Jonggrang Temple or Lara Jonggrang located in Prambanan, Central Java is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. This temple is located on Java island, approximately 20 km east of Yogyakarta, 40 km west of Surakarta and 120 km south of Semarang, lies precisely on the border between the provinces of Central Java and Yogyakarta Special Region. Rara Jonggrang/Prambanan temple is located in the village whose territory is divided between the districts of Sleman and Klaten. This temple was built in 850 AD by one of these two, namely: Pikatan Rakai, king of the dynasty of Mataram I or Balitung Maha Sambu, during Sanjaya dynasty. Not long after construction, the temple was abandoned and began to corrupt.Renovation
In the year 1733, this temple was found by the CA. Lons a Dutch nationality, and in the year 1855 Jan Willem I Jzerman start cleaning and moving some rocks and soil from the temple. A few moments later Isaac Groneman doing large-scale demolition and temple stones are stacked haphazardly along the River Opak. In the year 1902-1903, Theodoor van Erp care for a vulnerable section collapsed. In the year 1918-1926, the restoration effort was continued by the Bureau of Antiquities (Oudheidkundige Dienst) led by PJ Perquin in a more methodical and systematic, as known to his predecessors did removal and demolition of thousands of rock without thinking of the restoration effort. In 1926 De Haan continued until his death in 1930. In 1931 restoration efforts continued by Ir. V.R. Van Remondt until the year 1942 and later handed over to the Indonesia government and continued until the year 1993.
In the year 1733, this temple was found by the CA. Lons a Dutch national, in 1855 and Jan Willem IJzerman start cleaning this temple and many parts of the temple which was renovated using new stone, because the original stones were stolen many or reused elsewhere. A temple will only be restored if at least 75% of the original stone compiler still exists. Therefore, there are many small temples that can not be built again, and just looked the base. Now, this temple is a protected site by UNESCO in 1991. This means that the temple complex is shielded and has a special status, although in a war situation.
Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia, the main temple building height is 47m. This temple complex consists of 8 temple / main temples and more than 250 small temples. Three main temples called Trisakti and dedicated to the hyang Trimurti: "Batara Shiva the Destroyer," Batara Vishnu the Preserver and Batara Brahma the Creator.
Shiva temple located in the middle contains four rooms, where one room is located in each direction of the wind. While the first contains a statue of Shiva Batara ten feet, the other three statues contain a smaller size, the statue of Durga, sakti or wife Batara Shiva, Agastya, teacher, and Ganesha, his son.
Durga is also known as Rara/Lara (Loro Jonggrang) which means a slender virgin by the local population.
Two other temples dedicated to Vishnu Batara, this temple facing north. Meanwhile, the only temple dedicated to Brahma Batara, this temple facing south. In addition there are several other small temples dedicated to the Nandini Bull, Batara Siwa Vehicle, the Swan, Batara Brahma Vehicle, the Garuda, and Batara Wisnu Vehicle.
From around 20 edge of the temple described the epic Ramayana. Version of the epic is described here is different from Old Javanese Kakawin Ramayana, but similar to the Ramayana story passed on by oral tradition. In addition, the temple complex is surrounded by more than 250 temples of varying sizes called perwara. In the Prambanan temple complex is a museum that keeps ancient objects, including the god Shiva Linga stone, a symbol of fertility.
Durga is also known as Rara/Lara (Loro Jonggrang) which means a slender virgin by the local population.
Two other temples dedicated to Vishnu Batara, this temple facing north. Meanwhile, the only temple dedicated to Brahma Batara, this temple facing south. In addition there are several other small temples dedicated to the Nandini Bull, Batara Siwa Vehicle, the Swan, Batara Brahma Vehicle, the Garuda, and Batara Wisnu Vehicle.
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From around 20 edge of the temple described the epic Ramayana. Version of the epic is described here is different from Old Javanese Kakawin Ramayana, but similar to the Ramayana story passed on by oral tradition. In addition, the temple complex is surrounded by more than 250 temples of varying sizes called perwara. In the Prambanan temple complex is a museum that keeps ancient objects, including the god Shiva Linga stone, a symbol of fertility.2006 Earthquake 
On May 27, 2006 earthquake with the power of 5.9 on the Richter scale (United States Geological Survey reported the quake strength at 6.2 on the Richter scale) hit Bantul and surrounding areas. This earthquake caused great damage to many buildings and death in the population there. One of the buildings were badly damaged Prambanan temple complex, especially the Brahma Temple.
On May 27, 2006 earthquake with the power of 5.9 on the Richter scale (United States Geological Survey reported the quake strength at 6.2 on the Richter scale) hit Bantul and surrounding areas. This earthquake caused great damage to many buildings and death in the population there. One of the buildings were badly damaged Prambanan temple complex, especially the Brahma Temple.
