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Hindu TempleHinduismComponent of Prambanan Temple Compounds — World Heritage Site (1991)

Prambanan Temple

Candi Prambanan · Candi Prambanan · Loro Jonggrang

Bokoharjo, Prambanan, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia Main Deity: Shiva

Largest principal Shiva-centered Hindu temple ensemble in Indonesia, famed for its Ramayana reliefs and soaring towers.

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About Prambanan Temple

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Prambanan Temple is located in Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is largest principal Shiva-centered Hindu temple ensemble in Indonesia, famed for its Ramayana reliefs and soaring towers.

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Place TypeHindu Temple
Religious TraditionHinduism
Main DeityShiva
LocationBokoharjo, Prambanan, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
CountryIndonesia
Established / Period9th century
ArchitectureClassical Javanese Hindu temple architecture
HeritageComponent of Prambanan Temple Compounds — World Heritage Site (1991)

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

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Religious TraditionHinduism
Main DeityShiva
VishnuBrahma

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Historical Record

The UNESCO-listed Hindu complex belongs to the classical Mataram period and has undergone extensive conservation.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

Classical Javanese Hindu temple architecture · Component: UNESCO World Heritage Prambanan Temple Compounds (1991) · Component of Prambanan Temple Compounds — World Heritage Site (1991)

Tall stone towers with a principal Shiva sanctuary, Ramayana reliefs and associated Vishnu and Brahma temples.

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