Sanskrit language and Pallawa letters had been used in South India about 400 A.D. The discovery of 7 inscriptions in West Java written by King Purnawarman and 7 inscriptions in East Kalimantan (Borneo Island) all written by King Mulawarman in Sanskrit and Pallawa ensure that the entry of Indian influence to Indonesia was in 400 A.D.
The evidence of Indian influence in Indonesia. This evidence was the discovery of Hinduism artefacts, mainly in Kutai Kingdom, East Kalimantan and in Tarumanegara Kingdom, West Java. These artefacts are from the 4th—5th century A.D.
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The custom of honouring the foot prints was not only found in Indonesia, but almost in every cultural centre in the world. The most popular one was the foot prints of Buddha . In many places in Hindustan, the foot prints of Budha are found and much honoured by the followers.
The Indian influence grew stronger in Indonesia and reached its peak in the 7th–8th century A.D. Kalasan Temple which was built in the 9th century was strongly influenced by South India. This fact was supported by the existence of a flat stone in halfcircle shape in front of the entrance into a temple which was similar to moon stone shape in Buddhist temples in South India and Ceylon.
Borobudur Temple in Central Java.
The golden period of Indian influence. The significant influence of India in Indonesia was proven by many religious heritage in the form of temples such as Borobudur and Prambanan Temples.
In the periodization of Indonesian cultural history, the periode was called Indonesian-Classical Period. This term ”classical” is used to mark a cultural period when it reached the golden period.
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