[Yogyakarta] 7 Must-see Attractions of Prambanan Temples

Introducing 7 highlights of the Prambanan Temples, a World Heritage Site in Yogyakarta

1) 240 shrines

Prambanan Temple is composed of three areas

Initially, there were a total of 240 shrines here

Most of them have now collapsed

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2) Shrines dedicated to the three major Hindu gods

Shrine located in the top area of Prambanan Temple, which is considered the most sacred

The three major Hindu gods, Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma, are enshrined here

In the center of the area, there are a total of six shrines, including shrines dedicated to the vehicles (animals) of the three major gods

The Vishnu Hall is the largest, 47 meters high, and all the other shrines are 25 meters high

The top area can be accessed through gates on all four sides

Currently, only the southern gate remains intact

The top area also includes Candi Kelir, Candi Apit, and Candi There are several small shrines called Potok

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3) Shrines for the vehicles (animals) of the three great gods

Located in front of each shrine for the three great gods

Facing the vehicles of the gods

Garuda, Nandi and Hansa are enshrined

The three shrines together are called "Candi Wahana"

Wahana means "vehicle" in Japanese

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4) Reliefs on the corridors of the shrine

Reliefs are painted on the inside of the circuit of the shrines dedicated to the three great gods

The Shiva-Brahma Hall depicts the story of the Ramayana

The Vishnu Hall depicts the story of Krishna, an incarnation of Vishnu

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5) Sewu Temple, Lumbung Temple, and Bubra Temple

Located on the same premises

One of the temples that make up the Prambanan temple complex

Sewu Temple is the Buddhist temple located furthest from Prambanan Temple

Sewu means "thousand" in Javanese, and literally means "thousand temples"

There are actually 249 There is only a temple, and the number 1,000 is deeply related to the legend of Loro Jonggrang.

The Durga statue in the Shiva Hall is said to be Loro Jonggrang, who was turned into a stone statue.

Lumbung Bubrah Temple is smaller in scale than Prambanan Sewu Temple.

Sewu Lumbung Bubrah Temple has few tourists.

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6) Prambanan Temple Museum

Located within the same premises.

Excavated items from around Prambanan Temple are on display.

Admission is free, and you can also watch a mini theater for 5,000 rupiah.

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7) Ramayana Dance Show

After sunset, "Ramayana A dance show held at "Ballet Prambanan"

Performance from 19:30, about 2 hours

With the illuminated Prambanan Temple in the background, the stage unfolds with live singing and music

There are 4 seating classes in total

Prices range from 150,000 to 450,000 rupiah

VIP tickets, which allow you to enjoy the performance from the front of the stage, come with snacks and drinks

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