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Currently, Indonesia’s 1000 year old Prambanan temple is in the headlines, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited today. Prambanan Temple is not only a historical heritage of Indonesia, but is also a very special temple for the people of Hindu religion. All three gods of Sanatan Dharma are worshiped in this temple. Here, Lord Shiva is worshiped on one side, while the idol of Lord Vishnu is present on the south side of the temple and the idol of Brahma is present on the north side.

Prambanan Temple was established around the 9th century by the ruler of the Mataram Kingdom. Although the foundation of the temple was laid by the king of Sanjaya dynasty, he was not able to complete the construction of the temple. The Sanskrit name of this temple is Shivagriha, which means the house of Shiva. Now the question arises that what is the specialty of this temple?

Celebration takes place in the temple during Shivratri

Not only Indonesia, but many people from all over the country and the world come to visit Prambanan Temple, especially people of Hindu religion come here to have darshan of the three gods. The biggest feature of this temple is that its design is very beautiful. Every day the priests perform ritual prayers in the Prambanan temple. At the same time, during Shivratri, a grand festival is celebrated around the temple. During this festival, a large number of devotees from all over the country and the world come to visit the temple.

After the establishment of the temple, the King of Mataram Kingdom made it a religious, cultural and educational center, which has become a major tourist destination in Indonesia today.

Establishment of Prambanan Temple?

According to media reports, when Prambanan Temple was established, Buddhism had a strong influence in Indonesia. For this reason, the king of Mataram Kingdom had established this temple to showcase the culture of Hinduism. According to religious belief, this temple is considered a symbol of unity and power.

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How is the design of the temple?

A very special design has been made on every wall and railing of the temple. The railings are intricately painted, which were made not only for decoration but also for the purpose of imparting religious education. Many stories of Ramayana have been depicted through the architecture on the walls and railings of the temple, seeing which devotees can understand the stories of Ramayana. Apart from this, Ramayana is also staged in the temple at night, which a large number of people come to see.