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Metatah. A Beautiful Balinese Hindu Ceremony in South Tangerang, Indonesia

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Balinese people in the Island of Bali has great tradition and ritual. Their culture is not only maintained on the island, but also outside Bali. Balinese Hindu tradition also can be found in Java Island and other places throughout Indonesia, even overseas.  As one of the major religions in the world, Hinduism has universal teachings in which its adherents carry out their worship and traditions in accordance with local customs, traditions, and culture. It is not surprising that you will see that the diversity of arts and culture of Hindus in Bali or other countries is not the same as the Hindu tradition in India. The Vedic scriptures never mention that Hindus outside India must follow the traditions and culture prevailing in India. What becomes a guideline for Hindus is to rely on the ethics and truths that exist in the Vedas and local wisdom that applies in every country wherever Hindus live in this world. Pura Agung Santi Bhuwana, Balinese Hindu Temple  in Belgium, Europe ( g...

Gayatri Mantra a sacred hymn to the glory of mankind and the universe

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Gayatri Mantra wallpaper.  Image: hdwallpapersdownloadz.com The Hindus all over the world must know the Gayatri Mantra as a sacred chant, sung repeatedly, for example, three times or nine times, or even more. This is an ancient Hindu prayer can be regarded as a basic prayer of the Hindus, before they start any other prayer or when Hindus wanted meditation.  Gayatri Mantra can also be done before doing a day-to-day activities. The meaning and the purpose is to find the sense of calm for spiritual and physical, and of course the happiness and well-being.