Just a stone's throw from the great main temple of Prambanan are these secondary sanctuaries, which form a harmonious whole imbued with mystery. Less imposing but just as fascinating, they bear witness to the artistic and spiritual refinement of the kingdom of Mataram, which had this vast Hindu complex built in the IXᵉ century.
Their squat silhouettes contrast with the tall towers of the central sanctuary dedicated to Shiva, but every stone detail tells a story: bas-reliefs erased by time, sculptures of protective divinities and floral motifs symbolising the balance between the forces of nature.
Surrounded by lush vegetation and bathed in tropical light, these temples exude a peaceful, almost meditative atmosphere. They are a reminder that Prambanan is not just a place of worship, but a living testimony to the coexistence of man, faith and nature.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these carefully restored monuments perpetuate the memory of a time when art, religion and architecture merged into a single vision of the divine.
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