Prambanan Temple Yogyakarta

Prambanan the second largest Hindu temple in Indonesia after Borobudur. It is located on the boundary between Central Java and Yogyakarta provinces. The temple attracts many visitors from around the world.

The building has tall and pointed character, typical of Hindu architecture. The Shiva is the main temple which standing 47 meters high and surrounded by 240 small temples. It is considered as a masterpiece of the classical period in Indonesia.

Prambanan is strongly assumed it was built in the mid-9th century by the King Balitung Maha Sambu from Hindu Sanjaya Dynasty. According to Hindu's belief, this building is dedicated to the Trimurti, the three main gods namely Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
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Candi Prambanan merupakan candi Hindu terbesar di Indonesia yang menjadi simbol kejayaan Kerajaan Mataram Kuna. Candi yang dibangun pada abad 9 Masehi ini menyimpan sejarah panjang yang mencerminkan dinamika kehidupan sosial, politik, ekonomi, dan kebudayaan masa lalu bangsa Indonesia.