Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta Tourism History

Candi Prambanan constitute group of temples which was built by the king-king of Dynasty Sanjaya on century IX. The discovery of the temple posts Pikatan name raises the idea that the temple was built by Rakai Pikatan are then solved by Rakai Balitung by 856 AD inscription "Inscription Siwargrarha" as a political manifest to confirm his position as king of the big.Prasasti Siwargrarha issued in 856 AD by Rakai luring of unknown origin, is now kept in the National Museum in Jakarta.This inscription began to attract attention after J.G. De Casparis managed to decipher and discuss it. According Casparis there are 3 important things in the inscription, namely: language is an example of which dates to the oldest inscription written in ancient Javanese poetry; contents containing materials or historical events are very important from the mid-abas to IX M; Inside there is a description which detailed a "cluster of temples", something unique in Javanese epigraphy kuna.Dari interesting description above is the description of the historical events and the development of the cluster of temples. Historical event in question is the battle between Balaputeradewa from Sailendra family against family Pikatan Rakai Sanjaya. Balaputeradewa defeated and fled to Sumatra. Consolidation of the king Rakai Pikatan it later became the beginning of a new era that need to be formalized by the construction of a large cluster of temples.An overview of the cluster of temples as it is called in the inscription Siwargrarha can be compared with the Prambanan temple complex, its cluster of temples built around the fenced wall and surrounded by a row of ancillary temples bersap compiled only in temples temples ancillary Prambanan. mentioned also similar in shape and size.Another interesting point is 2 Apit temples, each near the northern entrance and South. Information cluster of temples located on the river near Prambanan temple is reminiscent of the cluster with Opaque river on the western side and if from the distance between the river and the Opaque group of Prambanan temple and the possibility of river flow deflection deflection occurred between the village and Bogem Klurak. Thus, it seems that the description contained in Siwargrarha inscription on the temple clusters are more suitable to the circumstances of Prambanan temple.The displacement of the center of the Mataram kingdom in East Java to be not maintained temples in Prambanan area, the condition is getting worse by the earthquake and the eruption of Mount Merapi several times which made the Prambanan temple collapsed and left debris scattered stones. Prambanan is known back when a Dutchman named CALons visited Java in 1733 and reported on the existence of the temple ruins overgrown with shrubs.First attempt to rescue the Prambanan temple made by Ijzerman in 1885 to clean up the chambers of the temple ruins of stone. In 1902 begins job coaching who led by Van Erp for temple of Shiva, temple Vishnu and temple Brahma. Attention to Prambanan temple continues to grow. In 1933 successfully arranged experiment Brahma and Vishnu temples. After experiencing various barriers restoration completed by Indonesia, dated December 23, 1953 Shiva temple completely refurbished and was officially declared by President Dr. Ir. Sukarno.

Prambanan temple restoration in the region continue to be implemented, including the restoration of the temple of Brahma and Vishnu temples. Brahma temple restoration began in 1977 and was completed and inaugurated by Prof Dr. Haryati Soebandio dated March 23, 1987. Vishnu temple began restoration completed in 1982 and inaugurated by President Soeharto on April 27, 1991. The next restoration activities conducted on 3 temples that are in front of the temple of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma With 4 color temples and 4 corner temples.