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Prambanan Temple

Yogyakarta, Central Java

9th Century CE

The largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Featuring 240 temples, the central Shiva temple rises to 47m. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Details

Dynasty: Modern India
Style: Central Javanese
Primary Deity: Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma
Languages: Sanskrit
Scripts: Sanskrit

Historical Significance

Largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. 240 temples in complex. UNESCO World Heritage Site

Architectural Features

47m central Shiva temple240 temple structuresRamayana relief panelsThree main temples for Trimurti