Chương 93: Rara Jonggrang

Rara Jonggrang (Javanese: Rara Jonggrang; alternative spellings: Loro Jonggrang; Lara Jonggrang) is a legend or popular folklore originating from the Special Region of Yogyakarta and also developing in Central Java, Indonesia. This story tells of a prince's love for a princess which ends with the princess being cursed due to a trick he did. This tale also explains the legend of the formation of Sewu Temple, Prambanan Temple, Ratu Baka Palace, and the Goddess Durga statue found inside Prambanan Temple. Rara Jonggrang means "slender virgin (girl).

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