Prambanan Temple

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Recently, the Prime Minister of India visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta along with the Indonesian President.  

About Prambanan Temple

• Location: It is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, located in Sleman, Yogyakarta, Southern Java.
• It is known locally as the Temple of the Slender Virgin (Roro Jonggrang).
• Built By: It was built in the 9th century by the Sanjaya dynasty, a Hindu kingdom that ruled over central Java. 
• Dedicated Deities: It is dedicated to the Hindu Trimurti, the three main gods of Hinduism: Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.
• In 1991, UNESCO designated Prambanan Temple as a World Heritage Site.

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Prambanan Temple Architecture

• The architectural style of Prambanan reflects the influence of both indigenous Javanese traditions and elements borrowed from South India, specifically the Pallava style.
• The galleries surrounding the temples feature beautifully preserved bas-reliefs (a sculpting technique where the figures or designs project only slightly from a flat background surface) depicting episodes from the Ramayana
• The main temple complex consists of 240 temples.
• The highlight is the central compound, where eight main and eight minor temples are assembled on a raised platform. 
• The three main temples are the Shiva Temple, Brahma Temple, and Vishnu Temple.
• Shiva’s temple is the biggest and centrally located. It soars to a height of 47 meters, making it one of the tallest temples in Southeast Asia.
• While the main temple complex is dedicated to Hindu gods, Buddhist temples and shrines surround the area.

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