Bali — a vibrant melting pot where Indonesian people of different faiths meet, often forming deep connections that culminate in love and marriage.
Yet, Indonesia’s marriage laws, which mandate religious ceremonies and require couples to share the same faith, pose significant hurdles for inter-faith unions.
Balinese Hinduism on the island is known as Agama Hindu Dharma, Agama Tirtha, Agama Air Suci, or Agama Hindu Bali. It represents a unique form of Hinduism followed by the majority of Bali’s population…
The Pura Luhur Lempuyang Temple, known as the Gate of Heaven, is closed from April 23 to 27 due to the religious ceremonies of pujawali (the holy place’s birthday). Only Hindu believers are allowed to…
Religion Clothing Store is a fashion store that offers unique and stylish items with a rock and roll aesthetic.
The store is part of the British brand Religion Clothing, known for its bold and edgy designs.
On May 11th, a large-scale religious ceremony called Masupati and the Ngiring Sasunuhan Ida Bhatara Dewa Ayu procession took place in the village of Jimbaran. Tens of thousands of Balinese participate…
The first Balinese Hindu temple in Europe has opened in the Netherlands. This is not a tourist project or an art object, but a real temple built by Indonesians according to all the canons of the Hindu…
Nestled in the heart of Bali, Mount Agung captivates with its ancient charm. Once reserved for sacred Hindu rituals, it now became a hotspot for tourists.
Yet, amid the surge in tourism, the Governor of Bali has proposed to ban tourist activities on Mount Agung.
Petitenget Temple, located on Petitenget Beach in the popular tourist area of Seminyak, is a sanctuary nestled amidst the white sands and turquoise waves of the ocean. However, the beach itself attrac…
Religion of Bali. Balinese Hinduism
Faith, religion, attitude. I was struck by the number of personal temples that every Balinese person is expected to have, and almost certainly does. A significant, if not larger, area of the home terr…