Hindu Temples Abroad
Item set
Title
Hindu Temples Abroad
Description
Hindu temple architecture in foreign countries.
Subject
Hindu Temple Architecture
Hindu Architecture
Source
Internet
Date
All Periods
Rights
Public
Format
JPG
Language
English
Type
Temple Architecture
Coverage
Global
Items
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Prambanan, Indonesia
Prambanan is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in 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. It is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia and is also an UNESCO World Heritage Site. -
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat is the largest temple complex in the world (402 acres), constructed in Cambodia in early 12th Century by Khmer King Suryavarman II. In those times Angkor was the state capital of Khmer Empire and was called Yashodharapura. Towards the end of 12th century the temple was also transformed into a Buddhist temple, is also known as "Hindu-Buddhist" temple. -
Comilla Jagannath Temple
Located in Comilla, Bangladesh, Comilla Jagannath Temple, also known as Sateroratna Mandir or seventeen-jewel temple. Dedicated to the Lord Jagannatha, the temple dates back to the early 18th century and was built by Ratna Manikya II, who was the king of Tripura. The deities of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra were originally installed in a temple in Tripura from where they were subsequently shifted to this temple.