Central Java

 Once, there was a kingdom named Prambanan with the King, Prabu Baka who had a beautiful daughter, Roro Jonggrang. The people lived peacefully. However, soon they were disturbed by Pengging Kingdom which was led by Bandung Bondowoso. He defeated and killed Prabu Baka during the war. On seeing Princess Roro Jonggrang's beauty, Bandung Bondowoso fell in love with her and wanted to marry her. Meanwhile, the Princess felt sad due to her death. She did not want to marry Bandung as he had killed her father. On the other side, she as afraid of Bandung. So, to refuse politely, she made a condition."I will marry you but you have to build one thousand temples in one night as a wedding gift," requested Roro Jonggrang.Bandung Bondowoso agreed with the condition. He then started to build the temples, helped by the spirits. As the midnight went closer, the work would nearly be done. Roro Jonggrang knew and thought a way to beat Bandung. Suddenly she got an idea. She woke up all the wom...