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Description: Shivagrha inscription is an inscription originated from Medang Kingdom, Central Java, dated in chandrasengkala (chronogram) ”Wwalung gunung sang wiku” corresponds to 778 Saka (856 CE). The inscription was edicted by Dyah Lokapala (Rakai Kayuwangi) right after the end of Rakai Pikatan reign, and mentioned some detail description of a grand temple compound dedicated to Shiva called Shivagrha (the house of Shiva) which match the Prambanan temple compound, Yogyakarta.
Title: Shivagrha Inscription
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Author: Gunawan Kartapranata
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