In Indonesia we have more than 13,000 islands, and Bali is the only Hindu one (the rest are mainly Muslim). It’s quite ...

Balinese Hinduism is unique because it combines traditional Hindu beliefs with local customs and ancient nature-based practices.

Until the present day most inhabitants of this island (known as 'island of the Gods') practice Balinese Hinduism. Besides Bali's beautiful countryside and beaches, this Balinese Hinduism is a major ...

The Indonesian Embassy in the Netherlands inaugurates the first Balinese Hindu temple established in Kallenkote. The inauguration was attended by Bali Governor I Wayan Koster and the Indonesian ...

The large majority of the population in Bali are Hindus. However, Balinese Hinduism is very different from what we are accustomed to in India. They have incorporated animism and ancestor worship far ...

However, Balinese Hinduism is very different from what we are accustomed to in India. They have incorporated animism and ancestor worship far more prominently than Indian Hinduism.

Religion binds India and Bali. The large majority of the population in Bali are Hindus. However, Balinese Hinduism is very different from what we are accustomed to in India. They have incorporated ...

Balinese Hindu community in Europe is set to inaugurate the first Balinese Hindu temple in the Netherlands on May 3, 2025.

Particularly in Denpasar, the Diocese of Denpasar boasts of Balinese-inspired Catholic churches such as the Holy Spirit Cathedral, also known as Denpasar Cathedral or Katedral Roh Kudus in Indonesian.

Purnama Kedasa is a significant Balinese celebration that occurs after the full moon. It is a deeply spiritual and cultural event in which locals gather to honor the moon and participate in various ...

Nyepi, a Bali “Day of Silence,” officially falls on March 29 at 6 a.m. after the new moon and lasts for 24 hours, during which time no public activities are permitted.

Even though Indonesia is a majority Muslim country, the locals practice Balinese Hinduism, which combines traditional Hinduism with animism, which is the belief that all things are animated and ...