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Story Behind Prambanan

Prambanan is known for the legendary love story between Roro Jonggrang, the princess of Boko Kingdom and Bandung Bondowoso, the prince of Pengging Kingdom. The story states that Boko Kingdom invade Pengging. In order to defeat the invader, Prabu Damar Moyo (Pengging King) sends his son Bandung Bondowoso to fight Prabu Boko (Boko King). After a furious

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Behind Prambanan Temple

Prambanan is the biggest Hindu temple in Indonesia as well as one of the most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. According to the inscription of Siwargha plaque, the temple was constructed during the reign of Rakai Pikatan (mid ninth century) of Ancient Mataram Kingdom. However, due to an inexplicable cause, the center of the government

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