This magnificent Shivaite temple derives its name from the village where it is located. 17 kilometers east of Yogyakarta, the temple is believed to have been built by King Balitung Maha Sambu in the middle of the ninth century. Its parapets are adorned with a bas-reliefs depicting the famous Ramayana story . The main temple of Shiva rises to a high of 130 feet and houses the magnificent statue of Shiva's consort, Durga . Prambanan Temple is beautiful temple, in fact, it is a group of temples.
Reliefs decorating the walls of the temple depict the story of Ramayana.