Prambanan Temple - This building was first built around 850 AD by Rakai Pikatan and continued to be perfected and expanded by King Lokapala and King Sri Maharaja Dyah Balitung Maha Sambu. Based on the Siwagrha inscription dating from 856 AD, this sacred building was built to honor Lord Shiva, and its original name in Sanskrit is Siwagrha & x28;Sanskrit: Shiva-grha means: & x27;House of Shiva& x27;& x29; or Siwalaya & x28;Sanskrit: Shiva-laya means & x27;House of Shiva& x27;& x29; house of Shiva& x27; which means: & x27;Kingdom of Shiva& x27; or & x27;Kingdom of Shiva& x27;& x29;.
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