Shiva as Nirguna Brahman and Saguna Brahman
Of the many names for God in the Sanatana Dharma, Brahman is the most often used in metaphysics....
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Category: Shaivism
The Mysteries of the Sukuh Temple on Mount Lawu in Java that looks like a Mayan pyramid
Candi Sukuh (Sukuh Temple) is one of three very special temples found along the slopes of Mount...
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The Gāyatrī Mantra and the Tri Sandhya: a Gateway to Cosmic Consciousness
The Gāyatrī mantra (also called Sāvitrī mantra), is a mantra from the Rig...
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Sang Dwija Naga Nareswara: the Javanese Trishula (Shiva’s Trident)
Sang Dwija Naga Nareswara (Javanese trisula) The trishula (trident) is the most recognized symbol...
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The Hindu-Javanese Revival in East Java
Hinduism has survived in varying degrees and forms on Java; in recent years, conversions to...
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Kirtimukha: The ‘Face of Glory’ in Indosphere Temple Art
Kāla in Candi Kidal, Java Initially posted on Medium The Kirtimukha or ‘Face of...
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Dang Hyang Nirartha: High Priest, Mystic and Reformer of the Balinese Religion
It was chaos in Java by the end of the 15th century. Feuds were happening everywhere and the...
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The Trimurti Temple of Prambanan
The Prambanan temple complex in Central Java is Indonesia’s largest holy site....
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Dvipantara: the Golden Age of Southeast Asia
Only Since World War II has the term ‘Southeast Asia’ been used to describe the area...
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The Indonesian Shiva-Buddha Dharma: an elite syncretic religion of Southeast Asia
Various synthetic Hindu-Buddhist teachings have existed through history. In Southeast Asia,...
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Sang Hyang Bathari Durga: the Mother Goddess and the Candi of Indonesia
Originally posted on Medium In India, the temples are called devalaya or vimana. In Bali they are...
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The Keris: sacred daggers of Indonesia and their esoteric significance
Image source: Didi Trowulanesia A keris is a double-edged asymmetrical dagger originating in Java....
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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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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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The Dewata Nawa Sanga (“Surya Majapahit”)
Image source — Didi Trowulanesia The Surya Majapahit is perhaps the most recognizable...
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Hindu Kingdoms: the Golden Age of Indonesia
Image source: Didi Trowulanesia Highly advanced Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms flourished in...
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