Prambanan Temple

Key notes

  • Prambanan is a major Hindu temple complex in Indonesia.
  • It is located on the island of Java, near Yogyakarta.

  • The complex is dedicated primarily to the Trimurti:

    • Brahma.
    • Vishnu.
    • Shiva.
  • The central temple is dedicated to Shiva.
  • It was built during the Mataram Kingdom, generally associated with the 9th century.
  • Prambanan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Its architecture reflects the spread and adaptation of Indian religious-cultural traditions in Southeast Asia.
  • It is also known as Loro Jonggrang in local tradition.

  • Important comparison:

    • Borobudur is primarily Buddhist.
    • Prambanan is primarily Hindu.