Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the historic Prambanan Temple complex in Indonesia along with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, offering prayers at the nearly 1,000-year-old Hindu temple dedicated to the Trimurti—Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma.

Located in Yogyakarta on the island of Java, Prambanan is Indonesia's largest Hindu temple complex and one of Southeast Asia's most significant cultural landmarks.During the visit, PM Modi shared an aerial view of the UNESCO World Heritage Site on social media, describing it as the majestic Prambanan Temple.

The visit followed bilateral discussions between India and Indonesia, during which both countries agreed to begin a joint conservation and restoration project for the temple complex.

The initiative forms part of efforts to strengthen the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and reinforce cultural ties under India's Act East policy.Built in the 9th century during the Hindu Mataram Kingdom, Prambanan originally comprised around 240 temples spread across nearly 40 hectares.Its central complex features towering shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma, with the Shiva Temple standing 47 metres tall.

The temple is renowned for its detailed carvings depicting scenes from the Ramayana and other Hindu epics, reflecting centuries of cultural exchange between the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia through maritime trade.

Although Prambanan was abandoned in the 10th century and later suffered damage from earthquakes, extensive restoration work carried out during the 19th and 20th centuries helped preserve the monument.

Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, the temple remains a symbol of shared civilisational heritage, and the new restoration partnership is expected to further strengthen cultural cooperation between New Delhi and Jakarta.