Bali's Nyepi, the Hindu New Year, is observed in the 10th lunar month in Saka, the 210-day Balinese calendar. It falls on the ...

Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions, but its expressions can vary significantly across regions. This is particularly evident when comparing Balinese Hind ...

Indonesia's resort island of Bali is known for its packed beach clubs and streets that bustle with hoards of tourists and ...

According to the Balinese calendar, Nyepi, a “Day of Silence,” officially falls on March 29 at 6 a.m. after the new moon and lasts for 24 hours, during which time no public activities are ...

In a significant move to honor the cultural and religious traditions of the Hindu community, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has announced the temporary suspension of mobile data services throughout Bali ...

The annual Lord Jagannath’sRath Yatra in Puru and Bali Yatra - two major festivals of Odisha which are famous worldwide - have been listed in the national inventory of intangible cultural ...

The most spectacular event was what our guide called the “Cremation of the Century.” More than 170 families had waited, some ...

Indonesia is a Muslim-majority country but more than 80 percent of Bali’s population identify as Hindu and practice a local version of the religion. Seputra says all religions and communities ...

While the majority of Indonesians are Muslim, Bali is an exception by being primarily Hindu. Although Hinduism originated in India, Balinese Hinduism has many different customs and practices.

People on the Indonesian island of Bali celebrated New Year's Eve on the Hindu calendar with a parade of giant monster effigies.