The Prambanan Temple is the biggest and most beautiful temple about 20minutes from the Yogyakarta City. This magnificent Shivaite temple derives its name from the village where it is located. Locally known as Lorn Jongrang Temple or the temple of the Slender Virgin, 17kilometers east of Yogyakarta City, the Temple is believed to have been built by King Balitung Maha Sambu in the middle of the ninth century. Its parapets are adorned with a bass-relief depicting the famous Ramayana story. It has eight shrines of which the three main ones are dedicated to Shriva, Vishnu and Brahma (all are manifestations of God in Hindu). The main temple of Shriva lies to a height of 130ft and houses the statue of Shriva’s consort, Durga.
Courtesy of Konsulat Jenderal R.I. Davao City, Philippines
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