Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto that the restoration of the Prambanan Temple will be finished before 2029. He announced his intention to return to Indonesia for the celebration once the project is completed. PM Modi emphasized the cultural ties between India and Indonesia during the inauguration of the UNESCO World Heritage Prambanan Temple restoration project in Yogyakarta.
PM Modi expressed gratitude for the preservation of cultural heritage in Indonesia and highlighted the shared cultural essence between the two nations. He spoke about his personal connection to Lord Shiva and various pilgrimage sites in India, emphasizing the importance of cultural preservation. PM Modi described his visit to the Prambanan Temple as a deeply spiritual moment in his life, acknowledging its significance in Southeast Asia.
The Prime Minister noted the universal resonance of the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, which echoes at sacred sites like Kailash Mansarovar and the Prambanan Temple. He expressed confidence that the temple, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will attract visitors from India. PM Modi described the chanting of ‘Om Namah Shivay’ at the temple as a moving experience that transcends borders and cultures.
