Plaosan TempleThis temple is located in Dukuh Plaosan, Bugisan Village, Prambanan District, Klaten Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia. This temple is located approximately one kilometer northeast of the Sewu Temple or Prambanan Temple.
The peak of the stupa, the Buddha statue, and the ancillary temples in the form of stupas indicate that the temples are Buddhist temples. This complex was built in the 9th century by Raja Rakai Pikatan and Sri Kahulunan in the era of the Medang Kingdom, or also known as the Ancient Mataram Kingdom.
Plaosan Temple complex consists of Plaosan Lor Temple and South Plaosan Temple. In the past, the temple complex was surrounded by a rectangular trench. The rest of the structure can still be seen today in the eastern and western parts of the temple.
Plaosan Lor Complex has two main temples. The temple on the left (on the north) is called Candi Induk Utara with reliefs depicting female figures, and the temple on the right (south) is called Candi Induk Selatan with reliefs depicting male figures. In the northern part of the complex there are still open boulevards with several Buddhist statues. The two main temples are surrounded by 116 ancillary stupas and 50 perwara temples, as well as artificial trenches. In each main temple there are 6 statues / statues of Dhyani Bodhisattva. Although this temple is a Buddhist temple, its architectural style is a blend of Buddhism and Hinduism. The Induk Selatan Temple of Plaosan Lor was restored in 1962 by the Archaeological Service. Meanwhile, the South Induk Temple was restored in the 1990s by the Central Java Archaeological and Archaeological Sanctuary
In addition to a historical tour by enjoying the beauty of the temple with a background view of Mount Merapi, we can also see the activities of local farmers working in the fields. This spot is also a favorite place for photographers to capture the sunrise moment.