The Balinese Temple: Spiritual Architecture of the Sacred Space
Candi bentar flanked by Pelinggih shrines at the main entrance – Image source: Sonne &...
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Category: Dvipantara (Southeast Asia)
Poleng: the Indonesian ‘Yin-Yang’
Originally posted on Medium Balinese and Javanese wisdom teaches that there is no joy without...
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The sacred spring in Jolotundo temple (and the mysteries of Mount Penanggungan)
Originally posted on Medium The Jolotundo Temple (or Jalatunda in Sanskrit) lies on the slopes of...
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Wilwatikta: the ancient Indonesian capital of the Majapahit empire
Originally posted on Medium – Image source – Didi Trowulanesia Trowulan near...
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“Ikan Dewa”: the Sundanese “Fish of the Gods”
Originally posted on Medium The mysterious fish called Ikan Dewa (‘Fish of the Gods’)...
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The Meaning of Tridatu Colors in Indonesian Hinduism
Originally posted on Medium In Bali, you can see the Tridatu black, red and white colors in many...
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The Hindu-Javanese Sculptors of Muntilan, Yogyakarta
Image source: Didi Trowulanesia One of the centers of Hindu sculpture in Java is be found on the...
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BOOK REVIEW: Balinese Water Temples: Merging Religion and Science
Originally posted on Medium Balinese water temples provide a fascinating insight into how farmers...
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The Bilva (Pohon Maja): Shiva’s Tree in Java and Bali
Originally posted on Medium The Bilva (or Wilva) tree (Aegle marmelos) grows in almost all parts...
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Hidden Knowledge in the Indonesian Lontar Scriptures (Palm Leaf Manuscripts)
Palm-leaf manuscripts in South and Southeast Asia, are engraved, dried palm leaves where spiritual...
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The Padmasana Shrines in Bali
The Padmasana is the Indonesian Hindu shrine to worship God Almighty. The Padmasana is a symbol...
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The Dewata Nawa Sanga (“Surya Majapahit”)
Image source — Didi Trowulanesia The Surya Majapahit is perhaps the most recognizable...
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Gāyatrī Rajapatni: the woman behind the Majapahit Empire
Image source – Didi Trowulanesia Originally posted on Jakarta Post “The...
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The Cetho Temple and the Mysteries of Mount Lawu
Originally posted on Medium Mount Lawu is one of the most sacred mountains of Java. Cetho Temple...
Read MoreThe Sanskrit Meanings of Thailand’s Provinces
Just like in the other countries in Southeast Asia, all Thai names are derived from Sanskrit. The name of Siam (Thailand) comes from the Sanskrit Syama, meaning “dark”. The capital of Siam, Ayutthaya, was named...
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The Dvārapāla: Guardians of Sacred Places
Dvārapāla at Luhur Poten Temple (Bromo Tengger Semeru) The Dvārapāla...
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