THE PRAMBANAN TEMPLE-YOGYAKARTA

“Oow, it’s wonderful!” shouted a European tourist as she reached the gate of Prambanan Temple at Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia. Yes, Prambanan is a genuine beautiful Hindu’s Temple stem from the golden era of Hindu Kingdoms in Java. Million people, both domestic and foreign tourists, visit this temple every year, not for praying but to see and feel the beauty of the temple.

Prambanan is a group of temples, also called Lorojonggrang with the main temple at the center of the ancient buildings. It is most beautiful when you see it from a distance, i.e. from the front yard just before the gate, as you can see all the temples at once, together forming a fantastic view. Therefore, paid photographers usually offer to take visitors photograph at this location.

As you enter inner complex of the temple, you can feel the strong thrill of Hindu’s culture, back to hundred years ago. I just can’t imagine how had people at the stone era sculpture such a creative relief and art of the temples. I imagined that thousands of people were praying in this place attended by the king of the ancient Java Hindu’s Kingdoms. “Amazing”, is the only word I can say about this fabulous temple.

In the afternoon or evening you can watch Ramayana dance performance in the complex of the temple. This will enrich your experience and imagination on the Hindus and Java culture back to hundred years ago :)

How to get there

This amazing temple is just 20 minutes from Yogyakarta Airport, Adisucipto, and 30 minutes from Yogyakarta train station. As a package of your day travel you can visit Parangtritis and Depok beach, and enjoy your night time at Malioboro. You can find any kind of souvenirs at this heart of Yogyakarta and check in a hotel you want to. At the next day you can continue your travel the famous Buddhist Temple, “Borobudur” at Magelang, Central Java.

Happy Traveling :)