Prambanan Temple
Prelims:
Art
& Culture, International Relations
Mains:
GS
Paper I-Indian Heritage and Culture, GS Paper II-International Relations
Current relevance:
India and Indonesia jointly inaugurated a conservation and restoration project for the Prambanan Temple Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
At a glance:
1.
The
initiative reflects the deep historical, cultural, and civilisational ties between
India and Indonesia, rooted in centuries of shared heritage and cultural
exchanges.
2.
The
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will serve as the lead Indian agency
for implementing the restoration project in collaboration with Indonesian
authorities.
3.
About
Prambanan Temple:
i.
It is
the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, located in Yogyakarta.
ii.
It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
in 1991.
iii.
It
is dedicated to the Trimurti—Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Brahma.
Source: THE HINDU - https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-hindu-international-9bn2/20260709/281741276167539