Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta, accompanied by Indonesian President H.E. Mr. Prabowo Subianto. The two leaders unveiled a plaque marking the start of the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) conservation and restoration project at the temple complex.
The Prambanan temple complex is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia; built in the 9th century, it is dedicated to the Trimurti—Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva. It stands as an enduring testament to the deep cultural and civilizational ties between India and Indonesia.
This conservation project is based on the understanding reached during President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to India in 2025, which envisaged seeking India’s assistance for the restoration of the Prambanan temple complex.
India has a successful track record in the conservation and restoration of several World Heritage Sites in Southeast Asia. The ASI has previously undertaken extensive documentation of the Borobudur temple complex in Indonesia. India’s collaboration on the restoration and conservation of the Prambanan temple complex reflects its unwavering commitment to preserving shared civilizational heritage.
Prime Minister Modi described this visit as a deeply spiritual and unforgettable experience. He expressed his gratitude to the people of Indonesia and commended them for preserving this magnificent heritage for nearly twelve hundred years. The Prime Minister stated that India’s cooperation in the preservation of the Prambanan Temple symbolizes the shared cultural and civilizational heritage of the two nations. He expressed confidence that this conservation project would further strengthen cultural cooperation and people-to-people ties between India and Indonesia. The Prime Minister also thanked President Prabowo Subianto for the warm hospitality extended to him during his three-day state visit.
