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Penataran temple ceremony embraces East Java's history of religious syncretism

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Penataran temple ceremony embraces East Java's history of religious syncretism

Tumpeng Agung Nusantara, a traditional ceremony held at the Penataran temple complex in Blitar, East Java, on Friday, brought together Javanese, Hindu and Islamic cultures in a lavish celebration featuring food, dance and prayers.

No Hindu temples? Bekasi protest highlights problematic decree on worship places

National 7 years ago

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No Hindu temples? Bekasi protest highlights problematic decree on worship places

There are between 6,000 and 7,000 Hindus in Bekasi, a regency of 3.5 million people who are predominantly Muslim, according to data from the Bekasi Religious Harmony Forum, and plans to build the first Hindu temple in the regency were initiated in 2017.

Protests held to block first Hindu temple plan in Bekasi

City 7 years ago

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Protests held to block first Hindu temple plan in Bekasi

For the minority community it has long been a dream to have a temple in the regency. But the plan to construct what would be the first Hindu temple in the regency has been met with protests.

Plan to construct Hindu temple in Bekasi met with protest

City 7 years ago

Plan to construct Hindu temple in Bekasi met with protest

Videos and photos that appear to show local residents protesting over a plan to construct a Hindu temple in Sukahurip village in Sukatani district, Bekasi regency, West Java, have gone viral.

Against the tide: Thai 'floating temple' defies coastal erosion

Environment 7 years ago

Against the tide: Thai 'floating temple' defies coastal erosion

As sea waters slowly rose around his temple and his neighbors fled inland, Thai abbot Somnuek Atipanyo refused to budge and is today a symbol of the fight to restore the country's fast-eroding coastlines.

Batujaya Temple complex listed as national cultural heritage

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Batujaya Temple complex listed as national cultural heritage

After 24 years of research, at least 62 temples have been discovered in the 50-hectare site.

10 tips for first-time visitors to India

Tips 7 years ago

10 tips for first-time visitors to India

For people who come to India for the first time, it can be mesmerizing and if you are visiting for the first time, here are 10 things you should keep in mind.

One dead as temple catches fire in Semarang

National 7 years ago

One dead as temple catches fire in Semarang

Built in 1746, the Tay Kak Sie temple is one of the oldest temples in Semarang.

Do's and don'ts of visiting temples

Tips 7 years ago

Do's and don'ts of visiting temples

As most temples were built as places of worship, there are a number of common rules and guidelines to obey.

Exclusive temple visits, original samurai swords draw affluent travelers to Japan

News 7 years ago

Exclusive temple visits, original samurai swords draw affluent travelers to Japan

As more and more foreign visitors flock to Japan, there has been a growing variety of plans targeting the more affluent tourists of the world.

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