Visit to Prambanan Temple and Its Surroundings
Prambanan Temple
Prambanan Temple is a large Hindu temple complex located in Java, Indonesia, near Yogyakarta. Built in the 9th century, it is believed to have been built during the reign of the Sanjaya kings of the Mataram Kingdom. The temple is dedicated to the Trimurti, which represents Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, the three main Hindu deities.
Shiva is particularly honored here, with a 47-meter-high main temple dedicated to this god. Prambanan is famous for its magnificent architecture and its bas-reliefs telling stories from the Ramayana, a Hindu epic. The complex includes many temples, called candi, including several main ones and many secondary ones.
The three central temples are dedicated to Brahmā, Vishnu and Shiva, aligned in perfect symmetry. Each deity has a secondary temple dedicated to their respective mount. Brahmā is associated with the swan, Vishnu with Garuda, and Shiva with the bull Nandi.
Lumbung Temple
Lumbung Temple (or Candi Lumbung) is a Buddhist site located near the famous Borobudur Temple in the Magelang region of Java, Indonesia. Lumbung Temple is part of a larger complex of Buddhist temples that were built around the 9th century, during the Mataram Empire, a period when Buddhism and Hinduism flourished in Java. This temple, like its neighbors, is an important testimony to the greatness of Javanese civilization in medieval times.
The Bubrah Temple
The Bubrah Temple is an important example of Hindu architecture from the Mataram Empire period, but is often less well known due to its small size and status as a secondary temple. However, its strategic location near the major temples of the Prambanan Valley indicates that it was part of a larger religious complex, probably linked to spiritual and ritual practices of the time.
The Sari Temple
Sari Temple is a Mahayana-style Buddhist temple built in the 9th century during the Mataram Empire period. It has a simple but elegant structure, typical of small Buddhist temples of the time. The structure is built of volcanic stone and consists of a main temple with several chambers or niches inside. The temple has a rectangular plan with a stepped roof, a common feature in Buddhist architecture of this period.
Sambisari Temple
The Sambisari Temple is a Hindu temple and belongs to the group of temples dedicated to Shiva. It has a typical structure of temples of the period, with a central platform surrounded by religious reliefs and sculptures. The temple is built of volcanic stone, a locally available material, and has a square plan. It is slightly elevated, which provides a panoramic view of the surrounding area. The temple is decorated with reliefs showing scenes from Hindu mythology, including scenes related to Shiva and other Hindu deities. Sculptures of mythological creatures, deities, as well as floral and geometric motifs adorn the walls and stones of the temple.
Plaosan Temple
Plaosan Temple is a Buddhist temple complex located in Prambanan, Central Java, Indonesia. It is often associated with the period of the Mataram Empire, which ruled Java from the 9th to the 15th centuries. The site is particularly notable for its architecture, which combines elements of Mahayana Buddhism with Hindu influences, and is sometimes considered a kind of counterpart to the nearby Hindu temple of Prambanan.
Kalasan Temple
Kalasan Temple (also called Candi Kalasan) is a Buddhist temple located in the Central Java region of Indonesia, near the city of Yogyakarta, not far from the famous Prambanan temples. This temple was built in the 9th century, during the period of the Mataram Empire, which ruled the island of Java. Kalasan Temple is a Mahāyāna Buddhist temple, dedicated to the goddess Tara, who is a Buddhist deity. The temple has a square plan, with a single-story structure, typical of Buddhist architecture of the time. The architecture is decorated with carved reliefs and delicate details that show religious scenes, deities and floral motifs. A notable aspect is the presence of a central stupa at its summit, characteristic of Buddhist architecture.
Boko Temple
Boko Temple, or Candi Boko, is an archaeological complex located near Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on a hilltop about 3 km south of the famous Prambanan Temple. Unlike other temples in the area, Boko Temple is not a traditional temple dedicated to prayer or meditation, but rather a palace complex or royal residence site dating from the Mataram Empire period. It is believed to have been built around the 9th century. The site is considered to be a royal palace or residential complex rather than a traditional temple. It is often described as a place used for royal activities, possibly a retreat for Mataram royalty.
Ijo Temple
Ijo Temple (or Candi Ijo) is an archaeological site located in the Yogyakarta region of Indonesia, specifically on Ijo Hill about 5 km southeast of Prambanan Temple. It is one of the highest temples in the region, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscapes, including the plains and the Java Sea in the distance. Ijo Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, although some Buddhist elements have also been observed. The site consists mainly of stone structures arranged in several levels. The temple is organized into several terraced grounds, with smaller structures arranged around the central platform. This site is often compared to a temple complex rather than an isolated temple. Book now and let Prambanan Temple seduce you.
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