Agama Tirtha: Types of Holy Water in Indonesian Hindu Rituals
Originally posted on Medium “Holy water is an agent of the power of a god, a power of...
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Category: ۞ Indosphere Culture
Memayu Hayuning Bawana: Ecological Wisdom of Hindu-Javanese Communities
One the slopes of Mount Lawu lies a Hindu-Javanese community called Dusun Cetho in Gumeng Village...
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Tri Hita Karana: the Three Causes of Prosperity in Balinese Culture
Tri Hita Karana are the 3 underlying principle of the Balinese lifestyle. It is a Sanskrit formula...
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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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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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Indian cities are returning to their Sanskrit names
Originally posted on Medium Sanskrit names return in India – Over the past five years, local...
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The Vatika: Ancient Hindu Astrological Gardens
A vatika is a sacred ‘cosmic garden’ planted according to precise instructions from...
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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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