Lover From the 9th Century Season 1 & 2
The Goddess of Death
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We arrived in front of the north room and just like in the previous rooms. We have to wait our turn to go upstairs.
"Tourism is a lot of yes" said Ivan.
"Well, world heritage" said Fais.
After waiting for a while, it was finally our turn to go up to the northern room.
"Beauty is the goddess. But serem, he carries a lot of weapons" said Ivan, who was full of admiration.
In front of us stood a beautiful goddess statue with 8 arms and each arm carrying the weapons of the gods. He stood on a buffalo and gripped a giant.
"The name is Goddess Durga" Fais said.
"Ngertiiiiiiii." said we compact the three.
We then laughed out loud as Fais explained something clear - clearly in front of our eyes was his writing clearly.
"Okay, I forgot that you're the Little Archaeologist, hehehehe." Fais praised the three of us.
"Is this Roro Jonggrang?" ask Ivan.
"It's fine, but his real name is Durgamahisasuramardini." I said
"What does that mean?" ask Ivan.
"The heaven that kills the giant is called the mahesasura" Fais replied.
"Why does a woman defeat a man, not a woman?" ask Dika.
Dika's question made Fais and Ivan face-to-face and shake his head. Dika then goes on to explain the mythology of Durgamahisasuramardini.
In the book Devi Mahatya explained that one day kahyangan attacked by mahesasura forces. They attacked the gods and the gods were invincible. The gods could not defeat the asura.
The Asura has received the grace of Lord Shiva to not be defeated by any god. Finally, Lord Indra as the commander of the war asked for help to Shiva and Vishnu to defeat Mahesasura. But he would only die by a very powerful woman.
Parvati (wife of Shiva) initially does not want to go to war. However, after learning that his son Karttikeya was defeated and wounded by Mahesasura. Finally willing to fight to defeat the giant buffalo-shaped.
The gods then gave weapons to Goddess Parvati to defeat Mahesasura. Lord Shiva gives Tri Sula, Vishnu gives Sanka and chakra, Agni gives a spear, Baruna gives pasa or snares, Maruta gives a bow and arrows, Kala gives a sword and shield, Ananta Sesa gave a necklace of snakes with a pendant of black pearls.
Parvati then went to Mount Windya by riding a mountain. He then challenged Mahesasura. The battle became very exciting because the giant was indeed powerful. However, because of the grace of the gods. Parvati then climbed the lion and the lion pounced on Mahisasura who was then transformed into a buffalo.
Parvati then stomped on the neck of the asura and stabbed the tri sula into Mahesasura's chest. For the success of Parvati beat Mahesasura that Parwati called Durgamahisasuramardini. It means that Durga has killed a buffalo-shaped giant named Mahesasura.
"Why is it called Durgamahisasuramardini, not Parwatimahisasuramardini?" ask Ivan.
I then glanced at Fais who continued to pay attention to the chest part of Durga.
"Why did Fais see that so?" I'm a little irritated.
"Perfect and shiny round. You know why?" tanyakanya.
"Because it is often touched by the hands of ignorant tourists." replied Dika.
"Mas Fais would like to try holding on as well?" ivan Goda.
"Astufirullah .. no, don't you know why Durga's nose is broken?" ask Fais.
I then explained why his nose was broken. It was caused by one of the bule tourists who visited Durga. Bule was anxious because when away from the statue as if smiling and teasing him, when approached but only a statue. Finally he was irritated and hit Durga's nose with a stick.
"Eh this is the end of Shiva Temple, continue to Vishnu Yes Temple." invite Fais.
We got out of Durga's room.
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This episode is quite yes gais, it has been 2 episodes. Semiga readers are increasingly gaining additional knowledge about the art of sculpture in Prambanan.
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Citralekha
Note :
1. ugra is nature when being angry. While saumya is compassionate nature.
In the development of sculpture in Prambanan, Durga is depicted using a crown that he calls kiritamakuta. Using sumping, and very rich jewelry. The vehicle of Durga is the Lion of Himawat.
The appearance of a female figure in the time of Mataram Kuna is the presence of a female figure who is believed to be a queen who is able to protect the community from chaos.