Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, during his official visit on Tuesday. In a special diplomatic gesture, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto accompanied the Prime Minister throughout the visit.
The two leaders jointly unveiled a commemorative plaque marking the commencement of the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) conservation and restoration project at the historic temple complex.
Constructed in the 9th century, the Prambanan Temple Complex is Indonesia's largest Hindu temple complex and is dedicated to the Trimurti—Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva. The monument stands as a powerful symbol of the centuries-old civilizational and cultural ties shared between India and Indonesia.
The restoration initiative follows the understanding reached during President Prabowo Subianto's State Visit to India in 2025, when both nations agreed to explore India's assistance in restoring the Prambanan temples.
India has earned international recognition for conserving and restoring several UNESCO World Heritage Sites across Southeast Asia. The Archaeological Survey of India has previously carried out extensive documentation of Indonesia's Borobudur Temple Compounds.
India's support for the conservation of the Prambanan Temple Complex highlights its continued commitment to preserving shared cultural heritage while strengthening bilateral cooperation in culture, archaeology, and heritage conservation.
