Prambanan Temple: India and Indonesia Reconnect Through a 1,000-Year-Old Shiva Shrine

Prambanan Temple: India and Indonesia Reconnect Through a 1,000-Year-Old Shiva Shrine

The Prambanan complex was built during the reign of the Mataram kingdom, especially under rulers such as Rakai Pikatan and Rakai Balitung. Unlike a single temple structure, Prambanan is a large sacred complex consisting of hundreds of shrines. Traditionally, the site is associated with 240 temples, arranged in a carefully planned layout. At its heart are the main temples dedicated to the Hindu trinity: Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. The post Prambanan Temple: India and Indonesia Reconnect Through a 1,000-Year-Old Shiva Shrine appeared first on Dharmakshethra – India Unabridged .

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