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Hinduism

Food 5 years ago

The philosophical significance of Indonesia's ‘tumpeng’

The cone-shaped rice dish known as tumpeng is an inseparable part of celebrations and other important events in Indonesia, and it has a whole lot of meaning attached to it.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

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Blitar’s ancient Gedog temple and banyan trees hold mysteries

The strangler fig, commonly known as the banyan, is one of Indonesia’s five symbols of unity, representing one state with many cultural roots.

National 6 years ago

Jokowi creates country’s first Hindu state university

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has issued a presidential regulation (Perpres) turning the Hindu Dharma State Institute (IHDN) in Denpasar, Bali into the country’s first Hindu state university.

World 6 years ago

Dozens detained in India over holy site social media comments

The site in the northern city of Ayodhya has in the past caused communal riots that have left thousands dead, and security forces have been on alert since the verdict was announced on Saturday. Hindu and Muslim leaders have called for calm.

SE Asia 6 years ago

Zakir Naik associate arrested in Perlis for insulting Hinduism

The man, identified as Mohammad Zamri Vinoth, an associate of controversial preacher Zakir Naik, was detained by the Perlis Serious Crime (D9) division following several reports lodged against him.