Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto jointly inaugurated the UNESCO World Heritage Prambanan Temple restoration project in Yogyakarta. PM Modi offered prayers at the temple and interacted with officials there. A large crowd carrying national flags of India and Indonesia welcomed both leaders on their way to the temple.
Earlier, PM Modi shared an aerial view of the iconic Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. The temple, built in the 10th century, is dedicated primarily to Lord Shiva and features towering temples devoted to the Hindu trinity – Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma, along with shrines depicting their divine vehicles.
Emphasizing the deep civilizational ties between India and Indonesia, PM Modi highlighted the shared legacy of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. He mentioned the historical connections through monuments like Borobudur and Prambanan, as well as cultural symbols like Garuda and the Bali Jatra festival. PM Modi’s visit to Indonesia also included talks with President Subianto, addressing the Indonesian Parliament, and engaging with the Indian community.
