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in Indonesia are important as Indonesia began
to come under the influence of Hindu and Buddhist civilization
during the early years of the Christian era, through
direct contact with India and the south East Asian mainland.
Hinduism in Indonesia is known as Agama Hindu Dharma.
The regions where Hinduism is still important are Bali
and East Java.
The province of Central Java, around the city of Jogyakarta,
is the most famous part of Java and is, in fact, its
cultural center. This is in part because of the presence
there of a variety of religious influences-Buddhist,
Hindu, and other indigenous beliefs, which resulted
in the construction of the impressive temples of Borobudur,
Prambanan and the Dieng temple complex.
To visit the temples in Indonesia one should go to
north west of Yogyakarta where lies the Hindu
Temple complex of Prambanam and the world famous
Hindu/ Buddhist Temple of Borobudur. The Borobudur stupa
is massive and symmetrical in style.This is Buddhism's
largest shrine in Indonesia, built in the 9th century.
Amongst the temples in Indonesia the Prambanan
Temple is Perhaps the finest temple complex
in Indonesia, Prambanan is a ten-century old Hindu temple.
This temple is dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva, locally
called Candi Loro Jonggrang, which means 'slender virgin.'
From an architectural point of view this beautifully
sculptured spire, fifty meters high, indeed resembles
a 'slender virgin.
The other temples in Indonesia are in
the Dieng Plateau. The temple complex dates from the 8th
century but was unknown to westerners until around 1850.
A trip to the mysterious Dieng temple complex is most
worthwhile, not only to see the temple itself but also
for a breathtaking view of the fine rice terraces along
the mountain road, and the final beauty that nature offers
at the destination.
Dress appropriately before entering any temple. Women
should not wear shorts or bare their shoulders and shoes
have to be removed.
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