Candi Prambanan or Jonggrang is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, which was built in the 9th century BC. This temple is dedicated to Trimurti, the three main Hindu gods Brahma as the creator god, the god Vishnu as the preserver, and Shiva the god of destruction. Based on the inscriptions Siwagrha original name of this temple complex is Siwagrha Sanskrit which means `house of Shiva`, and indeed in garbagriha main hall of this temple sits a statue of Shiva Mahadeva three meters high which shows that in this temple of Lord Shiva is preferred.
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