Prambanan Temple

Prambanan is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Yogyakarta's Special Region devoted to the Trimurti, God's manifestation as the Creator, Preserver, and Destroyer. The temple compound is about 17 kilometers northeast of Yogyakarta, on the border between the provinces of Central Java and Yogyakarta.

The Prambanan temple's construction is based on Vastu Shastra, which is a Hindu architectural tradition. The temple design included mandala temple plan arrangements as well as the traditional Hindu temple high towering spires. Shivagrha was the original name of Prambanan, and it was devoted to the deity Shiva. The temple was built to resemble Meru, the Hindu gods' dwelling and Shiva's residence. According to Hindu cosmology and the levels of Loka, the entire temple complex represents a representation of the Hindu world.

The temple compound, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is Indonesia's biggest Hindu temple site and Southeast Asia's second-largest after Angkor Wat. It is distinguished by its Hindu-style tall and pointed construction, as well as the 47-meter-high center structure among a massive complex of separate temples. The Prambanan temple complex once consisted of 240 temple complexes, and it embodies the grandeur of ancient Java's Hindu art and architecture, as well as being considered a masterpiece of Indonesia's classical period. Prambanan is a popular tourist destination for people from all over the world.

Location: Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia