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Prambanan (Indonesian: Candi Prambanan, Javanese: Rara Jonggrang, Hanacaraka: ꦫꦫꦗꦺꦴꦁꦒꦿꦁ) is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, in southern Java, Indonesia, dedicated to the Trimūrti, the expression of God as the Creator , the Preserver and the Destroyer .
Prambanan Temple Compounds is the World Heritage designation of a group of Hindu temple compounds that lie on the border between Yogyakarta and Central Java, Indonesia. It comprises Prambanan , Lumbung , Bubrah and Sewu temple compounds, all are located within Prambanan Archaeological Park.
Ratu Boko is located on a plateau, about three kilometres south of Prambanan temple complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The original name of this site is still unclear, however the local inhabitants named this site after King Boko, the legendary king mentioned in Roro Jonggrang folklore. [1] In Javanese, Ratu Boko means "Stork King".
Prāsāda (towers) of Sajiwan and Prambanan viewed from Ratu Boko hill, the area in Prambanan Plain was the location of the Mataram capital. During this period the common concept of city , as it known in Europe, Middle East or China, as the urban concentration centre of politics, administration, religious and economic activities, was not quite ...
The Prambanan complex is one of 8,232 immovable cultural properties in Indonesia. Cultural properties of Indonesia are those items defined by Indonesian law as of "important value for history, science, and culture", and include both man-made artefacts and natural objects. [1]
The 47 metres tall Shiva temple in Prambanan compound. The towering candi prasada (temple tower) [6] are believed to represent the cosmic Mount Meru, the abode of gods.. Candi refers to a structure based on the Indian type of single-celled shrine, with a pyramidal tower above it, and a portico. [7]
Tamiyang (Aceh Tamiang Regency), negara Perlak , and Padang Lawas are noted in the west, together with Samudra (Samudra Pasai) and Lamuri, Batan , Lampung, and Barus. Also listed are the states of Tanjungnegara (believed to be on Borneo): Kapuas Katingan, Sampit, Kota Lingga, Kota Waringin, Sambas, and Lawas.
The temple is located within Prambanan or Kewu Plain, an archaeologically rich area dotted with numerous Hindu-Buddhist temples dated circa 8th to 9th century CE. To visit Bubrah temple, visitors can go through the Prambanan temple compound entrance.