Guest guest Posted December 25, 2003 Report Share Posted December 25, 2003 Namaskar Mitra, Jakarta was once a Hindu kingdom called Pajajaran. In the 16th century it was conquered by the Muslims & renamed Jayakarta (great victory). When the Dutch conquered it they renamed it as Batavia. After Indonesia declared independence, it was named Jakarta, a short form of Jayakarta. To read all about the ties & see pictures http://www.esamskriti.com/html/new_inside.asp?cat_name=history&cid=980&sid=161&count1= Content provided by Shri Hidayat Atjeh, Vice-Consul, Socio-Culture information, Indonesian Consulate General Mumbai. You will see amongst others - 1. Arjuna Wijaya statue Jakarata - scene sculture shows Lord Krishna driving Arjuna in a chariot. 2. Borubudur, World's largest Buddhist complex at Yogyakarta - it was built by the Sailendra dynasty in the 8th/9th century a.d. 3. Prambanan at Yogyakarta - is the largest Hindu temple temple complex in Indonesia built in the 10th century by King Pikata. It has Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu & Lord Shiva temples in it. Very often Ramayana Ballet is staged at the temple. Also see Kalasan, Sari & Sewu temples near the Prambanan Hindu temple complex, Candi Bima temple named after the Pandavas. Share the Wealth, cheers & om sanjeev www.esamskriti.com is for Those who are Passionate about IndiaTo mail - exploreindia (AT) vsnl (DOT) net, to Un write back.esamskriti has over 160 articles, 800 pictures & a Music GalleryLong Live Sanatan / Kshatriya Dharam. Generate Positive Vibrations lifelong worldwide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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