The UNESCO world heritage listed temples of Prambanan, is believed to be the most beautiful and attractive Hindu Temple in the world. It has eight shrines, where three of them dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.The main temple of Shiva rises to a height of 130 feet and houses the statue of Shivas's consort, Durga.
The temple's walls are adorned with a beautiful relief depicting the story of Ramayana. It was built between the VIIIth and Xth century AD. The Ramayana Ballet is performed at the open air theater during the full moon from May to October every year.
On your way from Yogyakarta to the Prambanan Temples, you might visit Sari Temple and Kalasan Temple, and after you finished with the Temple of Prambanan, still, you may explore your curiosity to visit the artistic and beautiful temple just a stone throw away to the north and east i.e the Sewu Temple and the Plaosan Temple.
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