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- Prambanan Temple Complex
Prambanan Temple Complex
Rivalling the Buddhist monument of Borobudur, this magnificent
Hindu temple is the largest in Java and the most beautiful in
Indonesia. Prambanan was built in the 9th century, possibly to
compete with the splendour of Borobudur, or to celebrate the return
to power of the Hindu dynasty in Java at the time. The complex is
dominated by three main temples, Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu, each
dedicated to their god, and the walls are decorated with
exceptional relief carvings depicting scenes from the famous Hindu
classic tale of Ramayana. The Shiva Temple is the largest of the
three, soaring above the others at a height of 154ft (47m),
containing the impressive statues of Shiva, his elephant-headed son
Ganesh and the goddess Durga. From May to October the Ramayana
Ballet, a traditional Indonesian dance based on the Ramayana story,
is performed on an open-air stage at the complex during the full
moon and is a spectacular sight involving hundreds of dancers,
singers and musicians.
Information & Facts
Language
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, but many
dialects are spoken. English is widely understood in Jakarta and
tourist resorts.
Money
Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency and is divided into 100
sen. Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, hotels and
money changers in major tourist destinations; US dollars is the
most accepted currency. Cash often yields a better exchange rate
than travellers cheques, which are not always accepted. It is
recommended that travellers cheques also be in US dollars. Most
major credit cards are accepted at hotels, restaurants and stores
catering to the tourist trade. ATMs are available in main centres.
Small change is often unavailable so keep small denomination notes
and coins for items like bus fares, temple donations and cool
drinks.
Opening Times
Time
Indonesia spans three time zones. GMT +7 (West, including
Java and Sumatra), GMT +8 (Central, including Bali, Sulawesi and
Lombok), GMT +9 (East, including Irian Jaya).