For the people of Indonesia, Mount Bromo is an iconic tourist destination. The active volcano 2.392 meters high above sea level, surrounded by sand and spectacular sunrise view gives Mount Bromo a charm which has successfully drawn millions of local and foreign tourists. Based on the data gathered by BBC Indonesia, there were 380,000 domestic […]
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Malaysia: Man bashes woman for not wearing a hijab (video)
Malaysia saw the ugliest face of patriarchy when a video emerged showing a man slapping a woman for not wearing the hijab or Islamic headscarf at a bus stop in Penang. The woman is said to be of Indonesian origin. The video was uploaded on January 5 and has Malaysia debating this sudden aggression against […]
Santa hats irk Indonesian Islamic groups
The Islamic Defenders Group (FPI), known for its conservative approach towards Islamic wear, has now picked up a beef over employees of stores in Jakarta wearing Santa hats as Christmas comes knocking. In many stores in Jakarta, employees wear Santa hats to spread Christmas cheer, a practice which is now global. But Islamic groups obviously […]
Indonesia: Why did the Princess of Java become a Hindu?
Kanjeng Raden Ayu Mahindrani Kooswidyanthi Paramasi is the Princess of Java, Indonesia, who is known for her love for music and is also an avid pianist and composer. The Princess of Java went through a Sudhi Wadani Ritual on July 17, 2017, in the Pura Luhur Catur Kanda Pat Sari of Bali. This ritual can […]
Jakarta to provide teachers to teach Hinduism, help in cremation
Indonesia is in for a major education overhaul with Jakarta leading the race with a special initiative. For Jakarta’s 1,05,000 Hindu population, it is soon to provide religious teachers. The Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan on Monday, 13th November, said that the administration will start providing weekend religious teachers for Hindu students in the nation’s capital. […]
American preacher has a message for Balinese Hindus (Videos)
American preacher Angela Cummings has a message for Balinese Hindus who she says are not worshipping Jesus Christ. On YouTube account, Cummings posted a video titled “Attention Bali Indonesia” where she speaks about one true God and how the Hindu-majority Bali needs to “repent” and “follow Jesus.” Bali also has some Muslim population, but her […]
Indonesia: Ritz-Carlton hotel offers ‘Hindu’ experience!
Mandapa, a luxury Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel in Indonesia where one night’s tariff can be around $5040, has a century old Hindu temple on its compound, where guests are invited to join during ceremonies. On August 23, this Pengason Temple will have a lavish Odalan celebration when Hindus pray and “thank their gods through religious services”. […]
Basics of philosophy of Balinese Hinduism
Religion is seen as ‘ageman’ in Balinese Hinduism. Ageman means clothes or robes or manners in Balinese culture. Religion as ageman in Balinese Hinduism means religion as a code of conduct which every person will feel comfortable with according to his/her level of consciousness. Balinese Hinduism says that we cannot impose a code of conduct exclusively […]
Indonesia: Christian Governor Cries as Blasphemy Trial Begins
Indonesia which has the largest Muslim population in the world has put its minority Christian governor of Jakarta, Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, on a Blasphemy trial for insulting Islam. If sentenced, he may either get a sentence of five years in prison if he is found guilty. Indonesia is considered a moderate nation yet Shariah […]
India and Indonesia Joint Statement during the visit of President of Indonesia
The President of Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo paid a State visit to India from 11 to 13 December 2016 at the invitation of Prime Minister of Republic of India Narendra Modi. This is the first bilateral visit to India by President Joko Widodo. This is the full text of the Joint Statement that India […]