The Prambanan Temple is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. This temple is also known as Roro Jonggrang Temple and was built in the 9th century AD during the Mataram or Medang Kingdom. According to the Siwagrha inscription, the original name of this temple is Siwagrha Temple, which in Sanskrit means Lord Shiva’s House. This temple was built as an offering to the Trimurti, the 3 main Hindu Gods, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva. Comprising the remains of around 244 temples, thi

Pashupatinath is one of the oldest temples dedicated to Shiva in the Himalayan region. Over time people have often spoken of it alongside the Jyotirlinga shrines because of the place it holds in northern Shaivism. Its old connection with Kedarnath comes from early Pashupata teachings that shaped Shiva worship in this part of the world. The temple stands beside the Bagmati River. Inside is a five-faced Shiva lingam, with four faces visible and a fifth believed to rise above. The temple enters wri