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Prambanan Temple, the exotic Hindu temple

This, the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers distinctive features unlike other well-known tourist destinations both at home and abroad. Indonesia is home to thousands of temples. Their centuries-old history and beauty make them one of the most popular destinations in the country, and one of the most famous is Prambanan Temple
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Prambanan Temple, the exotic Hindu temple

This, the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers distinctive features unlike other well-known tourist destinations both at home and abroad.

Indonesia is home to thousands of temples. Their centuries-old history and beauty make them one of the most popular destinations in the country, and one of the most famous is Prambanan Temple

Prambanan is around 20 kilometers from the hub of Yogyakarta city, 
Displaying exceptional splendor, Prambanan is a masterpiece of Hindu culture, rising to a height of 47 meters. It is a slim structure with unmatched architectural beauty.

The Prambanan complex has three main temples that house Shiva the Judge in the middle, Brahma the Creator in the south and Vishnu the Preserver in the north.

The three temples which represent the Trimurti, or Trinity, of the Hindu faith face the east. Each of them has a companion temple facing the west: Nandini for Shiva, Angkasa for Brahma and Garuda for Vishnu.

Prambanan Temple is also linked with a Javanese legend, in which prince Bandung Bondowoso fell in love to princess Roro Jonggrang, who wasnt fond of him.

As a condition to marrying him, Roro Jonggrang asked Bandung Bondowoso to build 1000 temples in one night.
When it looked like the request would be fulfilled, Roro Jonggrang ordered villagers to pound rice and light a big fire to make it look like dawn. Bandung Bondowoso, who only finished 999 temple, gave up and cursed Roro Jonggrang for deceiving him.


As the temples were places of worship when they were built, there are a number of common rules and guidelines to obverse. Below is a list compiled by kompas.com. 

Obey the rules
A number of temples have different sets of rules. What is allowed in one may not be in another. Pay attention to the rules and your surroundings, and always remember to respect the norms in the area. 

Dress appropriately
Visitors should not wear footwear that could damage temple stones. Footwear with sharp fixtures and hard soles could cause irreparable damage to the stones. Cover your shoulders and legs. Some temples provide sarongs for visitors, but it’s always best to arrive prepared.

Mind your selfies
While traveling these days cannot be separated from taking selfies, always bear in mind where you are. The majestic beauty of temples is undeniable, making them the perfect background in a photo. When posing for a photo near a temple, refrain from jumping in a group or climbing on a stupa. Such behavior could damage the temples to such an extent as to make restoring them next to impossible.

No vandalism 
Temples are invaluable legacies from ancient times. The centuries-old stones that the temples were built with are very vulnerable to chemicals and vandalizing the temples by leaving marks or scribbling on them is strictly prohibited. Such acts could lead to the destruction of the stones, and the loss of history.

Respect worshipers
Some temples are still places of worship as well as tourist sites, such as Kalasan and Borobudur for Buddhists and Cetho and Prambanan for Hindus. Prayers and religious ceremonies may be in the process, so be considerate of worshipers by watching quietly from a respectful distance.

Be mindful
Some common rules include no littering, no running, no speaking in a loud voice and no swearing. 
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