10 must see Hindu temples in Bali
Priti ZarariaPriti Zararia/Guest Contributor/SIGHTSEEING IN BALI/ Updated : Oct 17, 2016, 15:57 IST
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Hindus in Indonesia are multi ethnic, and are categorized broadly under Balinese, Javanese or Indians. The architectural layout of place of worship is different for each of the ethnicity. Balinese Hindu temples are known as Pura. … Read more
Hindus in Indonesia are multi ethnic, and are categorized broadly under Balinese, Javanese or Indians. The architectural layout of place of worship is different for each of the ethnicity. Balinese Hindu temples are known as Pura. Balinese Hinduism has incorporated native Austronesian spirit along with Hinduism practice of Veda from India. Read less

Hindus in Indonesia are multi ethnic, and are categorized broadly under Balinese, Javanese or Indians. The architectural layout of place of worship is different for each of the ethnicity. Balinese Hindu temples are known as Pura. Balinese Hinduism has incorporated native Austronesian spirit along with Hinduism practice of Veda from India. Balinese Hindu temples are open air shrines, laid out in a particular style in an enclosed compound with characteristic Meru-pagoda like tiered roofs and split gate entrance. Puras are used for religious worshipping practices and traditional rituals. Majority of Hindus in Indonesia are settled in and around the volcanic island of Bali. The island is littered with temples all around, some are for public use and others for private worshipping. In fact almost every house in Bali has a compound with multiple shrines. No wonder it is known as ‘The Island of a Thousand Puras’. It is advisable to wear appropriate clothing inside temples. The legs and shoulders need to be covered for men and women. Keep a sarong while travelling around Bali, It certainly will come handy!
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