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    08 Jul 2026State and Politics

    About UNESCO World Heritage Prambanan Temple where Prime Minister Modi visited

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    In Short এক নজরে

    The News in Brief:

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on 8 July 2026. Along with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, he inaugurated the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-supported conservation and restoration project, highlighting the shared civilisational heritage of India and Indonesia.

    Place and Time:

    • Place: Prambanan Temple Compounds, near Yogyakarta, Indonesia
    • Time: 8 July 2026

    Why this is important:

    • It strengthens India–Indonesia cultural diplomacy.
    • It reflects India's commitment to preserving shared Asian heritage through ASI.
    • The restoration project reinforces centuries-old civilisational links between the two countries.

    Main points to remember:

    • Built in the 9th century by the Sanjaya Dynasty.
    • Largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia and one of the largest in Southeast Asia.
    • Dedicated to the Trimurti—Lord Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma, with the central Shiva temple standing about 47 metres high.
    • Famous for its detailed Ramayana and Krishnayana stone reliefs.
    • Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991 for its outstanding Hindu temple architecture.
    • The 2026 India-supported restoration project will be carried out by ASI in collaboration with Indonesian heritage authorities.