Knews Desk- Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Indonesia during his three-nation visit. Prambanan Temple Will also visit. Located near Yogyakarta city of Java island, this temple is counted among the most grand Hindu temples in South-East Asia. Kings of the Sanjaya dynasty in the 9th century Rakai Pikatan This temple built by is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Later temples of Lord Vishnu and Brahma were also built here.
The biggest feature of Prambanan Temple is its high shikhara style and intricate stone carvings. The temple complex once contained 240 structures, including the main and subsidiary temples. The Shiva temple is about 47 meters high and the scenes from Ramayana are beautifully carved on its walls. The scenes related to Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman and Ravana give a special identity to this temple. regular occurrence here Ramayana Ballet Dance-drama programs also attract tourists from all over the world.
Over time, this temple had turned into ruins due to political changes, earthquakes and volcanic activities. Its conservation and reconstruction work began in the 19th century. In 1991, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site, after which it became one of the major tourist destinations in Indonesia.
Although Indonesia is the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, where about 87 percent of the people follow Islam, yet the ancient Hindu and Buddhist heritage is still safe here. Hindu culture especially has a strong presence on the island of Bali and it is estimated that there are more than 20 thousand temples there. Many ancient temples also exist on Java, Lombok and other islands.
Prambanan Temple is considered a symbol of the centuries-old cultural ties between India and Indonesia. Indian culture, Sanskrit language and traditions like Ramayana-Mahabharata reached Indonesia through ancient maritime trade and cultural exchange. Even today dance, drama and cultural presentations based on Ramayana and Mahabharata are popular there.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Prambanan Temple is considered important in giving a new identity to the shared cultural heritage of both the countries and also in strengthening India-Indonesia relations.
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