Indian PM Narendra Modi Visits Prambanan Temple Complex in Indonesia

Jakarta. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site Prambanan temple complex in Indonesia. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto specially showed goodwill by accompanying Modi during this visit on Wednesday.

During the visit, both leaders unveiled a new plaque, announcing the commencement of the conservation and restoration project by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) within the temple complex. An agreement was reached between the two leaders during President Prabowo's state visit to India in 2025 regarding seeking Indian assistance for the restoration of the temples in the Prambanan complex.

In line with that understanding, this conservation project has now been undertaken. The Prambanan temple complex, built in the 9th century, is the largest temple complex in Indonesia, dedicated to the Trimurti, namely Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. This temple complex serves as a strong symbol of the shared civilization and cultural heritage between India and Indonesia.

India has a successful track record in the conservation and restoration of many World Heritage sites in Southeast Asia. Previously, the Archaeological Survey of India has also completed detailed documentation work of the Borobudur temple complex in Indonesia.