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- Candi Shiva: The central temple rises 47 meters on a stepped base and is the tallest in the complex. Its four chambers hold a four-armed Shiva statue and shrines to Durga, Ganesha and Agastya. The Durga statue in the north room is the origin of the Rara Jonggrang legend.
- Ramayana Reliefs: Carved panels on the inner balustrades of the Shiva and Brahma temples tell the epic in sequence. Walk clockwise and the story unfolds as you go. The Vishnu temple carries scenes of Krishna’s life.
- Candi Brahma and Candi Vishnu: Flanking Shiva, these slimmer temples complete the Trimurti of creator, preserver and destroyer. Each houses one statue, and they make a calmer stop than the main tower.
- Vahana Temples: Three small shrines face the main three and were built for the divine mounts. The one opposite Shiva
- Candi Shiva: The central temple rises 47 meters on a stepped base and is the tallest in the complex. Its four chambers hold a four-armed Shiva statue and shrines to Durga, Ganesha and Agastya. The Durga statue in the north room is the origin of the Rara Jonggrang legend.
- Ramayana Reliefs: Carved panels on the inner balustrades of the Shiva and Brahma temples tell the epic in sequence. Walk clockwise and the story unfolds as you go. The Vishnu temple carries scenes of Krishna’s life.
- Candi Brahma and Candi Vishnu: Flanking Shiva, these slimmer temples complete the Trimurti of creator, preserver and destroyer. Each houses one statue, and they make a calmer stop than the main tower.
- Vahana Temples: Three small shrines face the main three and were built for the divine mounts. The one opposite Shiva is dedicated to the bull Nandi. They are easy to skip and worth a look.
- Candi Sewu: This Buddhist complex sits about 800 meters north, with a large central temple ringed by hundreds of small shrines. It’s older than Prambanan, and you’ll often share it with only a few visitors.
- Ratu Boko Sunset: About 3 kilometers south, this hilltop palace site gives wide views of Prambanan’s spires with Merapi behind. Go for the last hour of light.
- Ramayana Ballet: On scheduled evenings, dancers perform the epic with a gamelan orchestra, and the lit temples form the backdrop.
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