In 903 AD, An inscription calls Balitung (Mantyasih) inscriptions was created by King Balitung from Sanjaya dynasty, of the Ancient Medang Kingdom, says Si Galigi Mawayang Buat Hyang Macarita Bimma Ya Kumara means "Galigi held a puppet show for gods by taking the story of Bima Kumara". It seems certain features of traditional puppet theatre have survived from that time. Galigi was an itinerant performer who was requested to perform for a special royal occasion. At that event he performed a story about the hero Bhima from the Mahabharata.