Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population, but at one time it was influenced by Hindu and Buddhist kings. Arab Muslim traders arrived here in the 8th century. But Islam was propagated ...

Inclusive Hinduism…in Indonesia January 13, 2024, 9:02 AM IST Neeraj Kaushal in TOI Edit Page , India , TOI Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email ...

Indonesia is a Muslim-populated country. Recently an image of the country's currency note is doing the rounds on social media. Interestingly, one can see the influence of Hinduism in its history ...

The Luhur Poten hindu temple is seen in the Sea of Sands of Mount Bromo, Probolinggo, East Java, Indonesia, June 20, 2024.

For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, villages in a region of Indonesia have been allowed to resume throwing ritual offerings to the gods into an active volcano.

Ketut Nita Wahyuni lifts her folded hands prayerfully to her forehead as a priest leads the temple gathering. The 11-year-old is preparing to perform the Rejang Dewa, a sacred Balinese dance.

Galungan is a Balinese festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Like a new year, the Balinese celebrate Galungan, a day when everyone goes back to their family and home villages.

Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, but at one time it was influenced by Hindu and Buddhist kings. Arab Muslim traders arrived here in the 8th century. But Islam was propagated ...

Outside of Bali, Indonesia is largely non-Hindu and mostly Muslim. But many aspects of Hinduism have seeped into the nation’s mainstream culture.