Prambanan temple also known as Rara Jonggrang temple among locals is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, dedicated to the Trimūrti, the expression of God as the Creator (Brahma), the Preserver (Vishnu) and the Destroyer (Shiva). The temple compound is located approximately 17 kilometres (11 mi) northeast of the city of Yogyakarta on the boundary between Central Java and Yogyakarta provinces.
Prambanan temple has been affected many times by Merapi volcano eruptions standing not far. Mount Merapi, Gunung Merapi (literally Fire Mountain in Indonesian and Javanese), is an active stratovolcano located on the border between the province of Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is the most active volcano in Indonesia and has erupted regularly since 1548. It is located approximately 28 km (17 mi) north of Yogyakarta city which has a population of 2.4 million, and thousands of people live on the flanks of the volcano, with villages as high as 1,700 m (5,577 ft) above sea level.
Prambanan is one of the largest Hindu temples in Southeast Asia which has existed since the 9th century. The beauty of the building and the detailed carvings carved into the volcanic rocks will make anyone who sees it stunned.
Mount Merapi, which is 25 km from Prambanan Temple, has caused damage to Prambanan Temple with its volcanic ash for hundreds of years. As the most active volcano in Indonesia, Merapi has been both disasters and blessings at the same time. The volcanic sand produced from the eruption is the best material for buildings and has been sent to various areas in Java. The eruption in 2010 was the largest in 100 years, causing quite devastating damage and the loss of lives.
