SLEMAN - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes that the restoration and preservation project of Prambanan Temple will attract more Indian tourists to Indonesia. This belief was conveyed when Modi visited Prambanan with President Prabowo Subianto in Sleman, Yogyakarta, Wednesday, July 8.
Modi called Prambanan a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest symbols of shared cultural heritage in Southeast Asia. According to the Indian Prime Minister, the historical and spiritual value of Prambanan makes the temple a special attraction for the Indian people.
"I see that in the magnificent temple complex of Yogyakarta we will start restoration and preservation work. This site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and I am sure that after this project is underway, more Indian tourists will come here," said Modi.
Modi said Prambanan was not only important for Indonesia. The temple also has emotional closeness for the Indian people because it contains traces of culture that are familiar with Indian traditions.
He said that in the temple complex there were statues of Lord Shiva, Goddess Durga, and Lord Ganesha. For centuries, said Modi, the place became a center of worship and respect.
"In this temple there are statues of Lord Shiva, Goddess Durga, and Lord Ganesha. For centuries, this place has been a center of sincere worship and respect," he said.
Modi also admitted that he had the honor to worship and perform rituals according to tradition in the temple. He called the experience one of the most precious spiritual moments in his life.
"Today I also have the honor to worship and carry out rituals according to tradition in this temple," Modi said.
For Indonesia, Modi's statement opens an important space for cultural tourism. Prambanan is not only a historical destination, but can also be a meeting point for spiritual, cultural, and community relations between Indonesia and India.
Modi said that during his three days in Indonesia, he felt a very familiar cultural atmosphere. The aroma of culture is also felt by the Indian people in their daily lives.
"Today is the third day of my visit to Indonesia. But in the life of the community, in its conversations, and even in the air I feel, there is a scent of culture that is so familiar," he said.
Modi expressed his gratitude to the Indonesian people for preserving the cultural heritage of Prambanan. He also gave an award to Indonesian leaders who have been taking care of the heritage for years.
At Prambanan, Modi prayed that the friendship between India and Indonesia would grow stronger, the people of the two countries would be more prosperous, and the development of the two countries would continue to run fast and sustainably.
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