Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi shared an aerial view of the iconic Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday, July 8, inaugurated the UNESCO World Heritage Prambanan Temple restoration project in Yogyakarta.
During his visit, Prime Minister Modi offered prayers at the temple, while a large number of people carrying national flags of India and Indonesia had gathered on the roads to welcome both leaders, IANS reported.
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2026
Earlier in the day, PM Modi took to X to share an aerial view of the iconic Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia.
“The majestic Prambanan Temple,” he wrote.
The majestic Prambanan Temple! pic.twitter.com/pRS2S9X5gm
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2026
India and Indonesia on Tuesday exchanged a Letter of Intent for an India-backed conservation and restoration project at the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta.
This came after talks between Prime Minister Modi and President Prabowo, as the two sides looked forward to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discuss ways to ensure a peaceful Indo-Pacific.
Dedicated primarily to Lord Shiva, the Prambanan Temple was built in the 10th century and is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia.
It features towering temples devoted to the Hindu trinity — Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma — along with shrines dedicated to their divine vehicles.
The walls of the temple are adorned with intricate reliefs depicting scenes from the epic Ramayana. These reflect the cultural and spiritual links between India and Southeast Asia.
At the heart of the complex, visitors get to witness the 47-metre (154-foot) Shiva temple — the tallest structure at Prambanan.
Originally, the complex consisted of 240 temples, making it one of the largest Hindu temple sites around the world.
“India and Indonesia do not just share the sea; we also share our history. Our relationship is rooted in the legacy of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata… We are linked through magnificent monuments such as Borobudur and Prambanan. We are connected through Garuda, Indonesia’s national emblem. We are connected through the joy and celebrations of the Bali Jatra festival,” PM Modi earlier said.
Prime Minister Modi is currently on a three-day visit to Indonesia.
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