Prambanan reliefs - Keniten, Java, Indonesia
Posted by: Becktracker
S 07° 45.119 E 110° 29.479
49M E 443909 N 9143087
The Shiva temple of the Prambanan complex is decorated by beautiful relief art sculptures
Waymark Code: WM14195
Location: Indonesia
Date Posted: 03/27/2021
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from wikipedia:
The Shiva temple is the tallest and largest structure in Prambanan Rara Jonggrang complex; it measures 47 metres tall and 34 metres wide. The main stairs are located on the eastern side. The eastern gate of Shiva temple is flanked by two small shrines, dedicated to guardian gods, Mahakala and Nandhisvara. The Shiva temple is encircled with galleries adorned with bas-reliefs telling the story of Ramayana carved on the inner walls of the balustrades. To follow the story accurately, visitors must enter from the east side and began to perform pradakshina or circumambulating clockwise. The bas-reliefs of Ramayana continue to the Brahma temple galleries.
from droomplekken.nl:
The reliefs of Prambanan are world famous. Countless animals such as deer, rams, peacocks and monkeys can be seen in this Tree of Life. A little further on you can see the Ramayana epic. A story about Sita, Rama's wife who is kidnapped. Hanuman, lord of the apes, frees her with the help of his monkey army.
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Where is this sculpture?: Prambanan Keniten, Java Indonesia
Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: Not listed
Sculptors Name: Not listed
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