It’s known as the Island of the Gods, but that’s lost on some Western influencers who like its picturesque temples and landscapes for risque social media content. Related Images:
Tirta Gangga in Bali
January 4, 2019 by ·
Bali is an island in Indonesia and has largely native Hindu population. A water garden was built in Bali by Dr Anak Agung Made Djelantik in the year 1948 and named after the Hindu holy river Ganga. Tirta Gangga – Bali Tirta Gangga is a former royal palace in eastern Bali, Indonesia, about 5 kilometres […]
Take a Quiz on Hindu History
July 6, 2018 by ·
Take a Quiz on Hindu History Please enter your email: 1. The earliest archaeological evidence for Hinduism dates back to more than 30,000BC? Yes No 2. Hinduism is the oldest living religion in the world? Yes/No Yes No 3. Indus valley civilization became the largest, most widespread civilization of the world in its time? Yes/No […]
Happy Galungan & Kuningan 9th June 2018
June 9, 2018 by ·
By Madya Lila. This Balinese celebration of the triumph of dharma over adharma is one of the most auspicious days in the Balinese calendar and relates with the Diwali celebration of Hindus in other parts of the world. In Balinese, the word “Galungan” means victory and commemorates Indra’s victory over a tyrant king who prevented […]
Largest Vishnu statue in the world
May 22, 2018 by ·
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park in the island of Bali, Indonesia is devoted to the Hindu God Vishnu, and his mount, Garuda, the mythical bird who became his companion. Planned to be established as a landmark or mascot of Bali, construction of the giant statue of Lord Vishnu who was riding his mount Garuda, as high as 120 meters is currently going on. CC BY-SA 3.0, […]
Bali Hindu temples Tanah Lot, Ulun Danu to get cleaned up
May 16, 2018 by ·
Two of Bali’s most iconic temples and popular tourist destinations, Tanah Lot and and Pura Ulun Danu will get cleaned ahead of the much anticipated IMF-World Bank meeting to take place on the island in October 2018. Bali Province has been hard at work to make things on the island more “attractive” and functional in […]
Bali hotel apologizes for posting job ad seeking non-Hindu employees
May 8, 2018 by ·
By Coconuts Bali Apr. 18, 2018 A hotel in Hindu-majority Bali has apologized for a controversial job ad that called for only non-Hindu applicants. The hotel, the Rich Prada Bali, located in Pecatu on the island’s Bukit Peninsula, claims its job postings weren’t meant to communicate a bias against Hindus but were rather advertised for “technical needs.” […]
Nyepi Ritual in Yogyakarta Using Holy Water from India
May 1, 2018 by ·
A total of 5,000 Hindus from Central Java and Yogyakarta joined Tawur Kesanga ritual to commemorate Nyepi Holy Day at Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta, on Friday, March 16. Since early morning, people flocked to the yard of Wisnu Mandala in Prambanan Temple Park (TWC) to conduct the ritual. “Tawur Agung Kesanga is a purification ceremony which is […]
The most sacred Hindu places of worship in Bali
April 27, 2018 by ·
Pura Lempuyang Luhur is one of the oldest and the most revered temple in Bali, Indonesia. The temple is actually a collection of several temples along the hiking path to the summit. The main temple also the highest, the Pura Lempuyang Luhur, lies at 1,175m above sea level, up on the peak of the namesake Mount Lempuyang.[1] The temple is located on […]
Jakarta President urges Hindu community to improve quality of human resources
April 26, 2018 by ·
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has called on the Hindu community to improve the quality of human resources and to prepare for facing global challenges and rapid industrial development. “Global challenges necessitate Hindus to become more intelligent, creative, and innovative in responding to the changes,” President Jokowi remarked in his speech while attending the commemoration of […]
Thousands of Hindus in Klaten perform Melasti at spring
April 18, 2018 by ·
Jakarta Post–12 Mar. 2018 Performed on Sunday, March 11, by thousands of Hindus in Klaten, the Melasti ritual was held to mark the beginning of the ceremonies prior to Nyepi (Hindu Day of Silence) which will be commemorated on March 17. Klaten is one of the biggest Hindu structures in Indonesia. Melasti is a Hindu Balinese purification ceremony and ritual, which according to Balinese […]
Nyepi – Balanese Hindus celebrate Saka Calendar Hindu New Year
March 30, 2018 by ·
Nyepi is a Hindu celebration mainly celebrated in Bali, Indonesia. It is a day of silence, fasting and meditation for the Balinese. The day following Nyepi is celebrated as Hindu New Year’s Day. The same day celebrated in India as Ugadi. Nyepi is commemorated every Isakawarsa (Saka new year) according to the Balinese calendar (in 2018, it fell on March 17). The Hindus of Maharashtra term the […]
