Tucked away on the serene shores of Lake Buyan, Ulun Danu Buyan Temple is a lesser-known spiritual treasure of Bali. This Balinese Hindu temple complex, shrouded in mist and surrounded by lush green ...

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The temple features on the Indonesian 50,000 Rupiah banknote. When you think of temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, your mind probably wanders to the banks of the Ganga, the ghats of Varanasi, or the ...

Check out this tallest Lord Vishnu statue in the world. (Photo: Instagram/gwkbali) If you thought the tallest statues of Hindu deities could only be found in India, Bali has a surprise in store.

When I first moved to Bali, Indonesia, in 2014, I found myself swiftly enchanted by the island—the charming locals, the singular Balinese Hindu culture, and the swoon-worthy, emerald green jungles and ...

Bali is more than just a tropical escape—it's a place with its own rhythm, culture, and unspoken customs. With headlines lately full of stories about tourists behaving badly on the island, it’s more ...

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Bali’s governor had a message for locals, developers and foreign investors this week: compliance is coming to the idyllic tourist ...

The Thiruvananthapuram district administration has made arrangements for the safe conduct of devotees who will offer ‘bali tharpanam’ on the occasion of Karkidaka Vavu on Thursday. District Collector ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Home to a vibrant mix of cultures, Indonesia is a land full of wonders where captivating traditions and deeply rooted beliefs shape the way of life. While the entire archipelago is ...