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The beauty of Hindu religion

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  Hindus understand that Hinduism has a universal philosophy that transcends the vastness of the universe and the solar system. Therefore, true scientists and philosophers will not be surprised if rituals in Hindu communities in various countries are carried out in unique ways, which follow local customs, traditions, and culture. This is the beauty of Hindu teachings, where local traditions do not have to be contradicted with ritual procedures in India, the origin of Hinduism. If Hindus from India are traveling to other countries whether as tourists, businessmen, ex-pats, or scientists, then you will be amazed to see how Hindu rituals are carried out in a different way than the Indian tradition. Hindu tradition at a beautiful Hindu temple on the island of Bali, Indonesia. (Image: thenoneycombers.com) The difference is evident in the music, dance, architecture of Hindu temples, language in sacred songs, and the clothes worn during religious rituals and ceremonies. Although there are dif

Candi Prambanan a beautiful Hindu temple in Yogyakarta, Java Island

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Do you want to see the majesty of Hinduism outside India? You can find it on the island of Java, Indonesia, a beautiful Hindu heritage, Candi Prambanan. The temple is very beautiful, that you should visit in the near future.  If you vacation in Indonesia, in addition to (an island with a population of Hindus), you need to visit Yogyakarta, Java. Not far from Yogyakarta, you can make a pilgrimage to a Hindu temple. Prambanan temple also called Lara Jonggrang, is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, which was built in the 9th century BC. Based on the inscription Mantiasih, Siwargha, and a short inscription on the Prambanan temple, it is known that the founder of Prambanan temple is Sri Maharaja Rakai Pikatan. This temple was built in the ninth century AD, at the time of the Ancient Mataram Kingdom. Candi Prambanan. Image: mangyop.deviantart.com Prambanan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, once known as one of the