Prambananis a 9th-century Hindu temple compound dedicated to the Trimurti, the expression of God as the Creator (Brahma), the Sustainer (Vishnu) and the Destroyer (Shiva). The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. Like Borobudur, it is truly a sight to behold
We visited Prambanan on the 3rd day of our trip and were blessed with beautiful clear skies. It was quite crowded when we got there with two large school groups wandering around and generally getting in the way. But we outlasted them and managed to get some good photos.
The temple was damaged during the May 2006 Java earthquake and it seems the damage was quite significant and they are still carrying out restoration works and repairs. Nonetheless, Prambanan is still extremely impressive.
showing off his Prambanan sarong
posing at one of the little Pervara temples
the three main temples in the background
bas-relief of breastfeeding
Nandi the bull
Brahma temple
Brahma
Gangnam style?
safety helmet area
men at work at the top of the Shiva temple
Adrian in a hard hat
Agastya
Durga
some details
stairway
reminder of the 2006 earthquake
Adrian being strange
time to go
from a distance
a final look