A look into Balinese Hinduism: Bali temples are dedicated to local spirits & Hindu deities | WION

Have a look into Balinese Hinduism here. Bali temples are dedicated to local spirits & Hindu deities. Ganesha statues are a common sight in Bali.
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[@ReeceKey952]

Very good observation. In fact, as a Indonesian of Javanese ethnicity myself, when i visited India in 2011, somewhat it feels that i was coming back home, a strange yet beautiful feeling....missing India so much

[@geschmackj209]

Well, your name is Wisnu, the preserver lord. That already says a lot.

[@Abhijit570]

Yes brother your name says it all.. I'm from India and wish to visit Bali someday.

[@sicmesicme2360]

Do put Ayodha, Kashi Vishwanath, Somnath, Char Dham, actually there are soo many, in your bucket list. I myself wish for the same. Best wishes Sir!

[@yhlive8023]

🙏

[@human8454]

You are always welcome bro

[@DevaEkoNaaraayanah]

Love and Respect to Balinese Hindus from an Indian Hindu❤🙏🏽

[@krisskalalo7599]

Love from Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩❤️

[@surojeetchatterjee]

@@krisskalalo7599 Achintya s other name is Vedas Brahman or Ishwar.

[@being_rasheed]

Go to Indonesia leave our country

[@DevaEkoNaaraayanah]

@@being_rasheed K2E you are an infiltrator go to Paakistaan sooar

[@surojeetchatterjee]

@@being_rasheed what nonsense ur talking about?

[@bidhansarker7850]

Take love and respect from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🕉️🚩 Long live Sanatan dharma 🕉️🚩

[@kaushik-cy6vo]

Bali is the bastion of hindu art and culture ! The way it is preserved, Not even in Nepal or India' it is today such well preserved

[@pankajdahiya4748]

You should watch old temples of India and nepal too.. They are also well preserved and many are world Heritage.

[@tanya3508]

Because india is invaded by Mughals. They destroyed everything in india. They built their mosque and tomb.

[@pankajdahiya4748]

@@tanya3508 but still we have temples and places which were built thousands of years ago.

[@novastonegaming]

@@pankajdahiya4748 "sanju love mahi" I saw this written in a 300 year old temple in india

[@pankajdahiya4748]

@@novastonegaming so? There are many idiots.

[@ramraj4156]

Hindu Temples are live examples of art and architecture which needs to be preserved for the future generations.

[@agusmedan9617]

Examples of clean also. Not like in India.

[@liverbot4854]

@@agusmedan9617Nice joke. Almost all Indian temples are well maintained.

[@agusmedan9617]

@@liverbot4854 you can say that. But unfortunately the reality is not.

[@liverbot4854]

@@agusmedan9617 The area outside the temple may be dirty but in the actual place of worship it's fine.

[@Huang_Teh.]

@@agusmedan9617 yes not dirty like Java, medan & aceh.

[@DaengKulle795]

Like our first president Soekarno said we can change our religion but we can never change our ancestors. Our ancestors is Hindu and we acknowledge and that is why even though we are now Muslims we really respect and appreciate our Balinese Hindu brothers and sisters.

[@elennet4116]

Thank you I wish all religions have same respect for Hindus

[@pihu7389]

Thanks bro🥰🥰

[@superstone2763]

Our ancestors is not hindu but Austronesia, hindu is just foreign religion 😛😄

[@DaengKulle795]

@@superstone2763 just like Islam is also foreign. If you want to resort to the earliest fact our ancestors is anismistic. Austronesia a language group not a race or religion.

[@superstone2763]

Likewise with your statement that said our ancestors were hindus, hinduism is a religion not a race.🤪😛😁 Islam, hindu, budhis, christian is foreign religion in Indonesia.

[@prabhanjanbisoyi5052]

Old is Gold of Indonesia 💞

[@mrjean9376]

Nusantara was in golden era of power and quality while in Hinduism and Buddhism back in very beginning ages, but when islam pirated it up until now, look.. what you have got? Conflicts

[@rifaldibintang8742]

@@mrjean9376 these bots are disgusting

[@johnny-db1tg]

@@mrjean9376 still developed than India

[@Pookieloml]

​@@johnny-db1tgNot developed than india but definitely the perseverance is unmatchable

[@ツ™]

​@@mrjean9376can you tolerance?

[@alvinjunior4595]

Hey WION, Indonesia is a Moslem majority country but it is not an Islamic country as your journalist pointed out. Their laws and constitution are not based on a particular religion.

[@prasetyo2514]

Correct, the term "Islamic country" is misleading. Hope WION correspondent reads the above comment.

[@Stardust-xl8nn]

India is a secular country, yet India is called as a hindu country. America is a secular country, yet, America is called as a Christian nation. European nations are secular countries but they are called as Christian countries. No one makes fuss about it.

[@royketelienoni2586]

@@Stardust-xl8nn the difference is in indonesia there are still a lot of radicalist and jihadist allowing such statement just giving them an excuse to proceed their agenda which is againts our constitution and our diversity! Its not about being fuss, it is such a sensitive matters for indonesian. If you are not indonesian or ever lived in indonesia, you don't have any clue why they are protesting the reporter.

[@intel_rakyat_bawah]

@@Stardust-xl8nn NO, Indonesia can not samed with any contry in the globe.. we are not agree if you said that Indonesia same to them..

[@Invictus007]

Indonesia is a example for all other Muslim countries in the world.

[@samratmondal9524]

I am so proud to be a hindu and also an Indian.... Love from India ❤❤

[@easy_sleko-sz4bq]

Bali is clean n beautifull. Much better than that in India, dirty and messy.

[@samratmondal9524]

@@easy_sleko-sz4bq also Indonesia's capital jakarta is most poluted place in North East Asia...... We live in the same world and we are belongs same human family... We can make our world clean and beautiful one day...

[@Krishna-lo9dt]

Beautiful Hinduism. Proud Hindu 🚩

[@rjclue2630]

Indian Brahmins couldn’t destory Hindus methods in Bali. It’s still in a pure state without thinking too much of the calculating mind.

[@DM-zb8hw]

@@rjclue2630 wt hell? I am an Ex-muslim. Do you know who Brahmins are? They are the ones who carry knowledge from one generation to another. If you destroy them, you destroy hinduism. There are 16 qualities you need to have to become Bhrahmin. I am sure you're a muslim

[@UniversityofUniverseOfficial]

@@DM-zb8hw yes 🚩🚩🚩 Om Namah Shivay🧡

[@shashimishra6973]

@@rjclue2630 😃😃😃😃

[@whybother5142]

@@DM-zb8hw you're just pretending but not and knowledge of native practices before Brahmins was vanished because of them

[@AnupmaJ]

These temples are so enchanting and beautiful. They transport you to a different dimension that's more tranquil and healing.

[@safuwanfauzi5014]

It unique Javanese-Balinese architecture, no in india, sri lanka, nepal, bangaldesh have like bali, Thailand-Laos-Cambodia and Myammar have own style. southeast asian have 2 kind of style mainland style and maritime style mean indonesia-malaysia-brunei, only Balinese are still pure just like Thailand, Cambodia and Loas in local architecture and culture.

[@mob5122]

​@@safuwanfauzi5014it's same as indias ancient temples

[@safuwanfauzi5014]

what you mean same? @@mob5122

[@lalaland7046]

Bali is an example of tolerance diversity in the majority of muslim country.

[@himdude9637]

Just matter of time. Even Indian Hindu when converted to islam were not radical. Islam tightens the noose slowly and make their followers radical in different forms. Such forces are at work in Indonesia as well

[@abhaysuryagg]

😂😂 bro islam and tolerance are two opposite poles

[@mohit9815]

They are tolerant bcos they follow hindu culture with islam.

[@whybother5142]

@@himdude9637 if you deny that there's no radicals in your own religion or caste then you're an ignorant because every community and society have their own radicals

[@whybother5142]

@@abhaysuryagg then what about Sanatan radicals? If you call them liberals then you're one of the radicals

[@WilliamPriceKing]

Hinduism is not a dogmatic religion, but rather a faith of harmony with nature and with oneself.

[@mrpepe1408]

P🅰️JEET detected 😂

[@captainelgato8313]

That's actually true regarding Rig Vedic deities are dedicated to natural forces

[@-bigChungusVerified]

Hinduism 🕉 is reverence of nature and it’s power ❤

[@ArnoldTeras]

Buddhism I think is more appealing and popular to non-Indians though....

[@-bigChungusVerified]

@@ArnoldTeras And fyi Buddhism is a branch of sanatan dharm only

[@tivo3720]

Beautiful bali beautiful hindu culture 🙏❤️

[@safarnamaoflife2213]

Love you fellow balinese hindus

[@drbipasha]

Bali is the only Hindu island in Indonesia but it is the most famous, culturally vibrant and beautiful place that the whole world knows about. That speaks volumes about the beauty and encompassing nature of Hinduism.

[@durianberduri]

People came to Bali for beauty of Nature and Bali culture not for Hindu religion lol 🤣

[@drbipasha]

@@durianberduriOh really? The beauty of nature is the same in all the surrounding islands too. Why nobody visits them or even knows about them?

[@durianberduri]

@@drbipasha what the hell? 🤣 You thought people only come to Indonesia just for Bali? Theres literally tons cool places all over Indonesia.

[@durianberduri]

@tengoro443 yeah and they eat cow meat also

[@drbipasha]

@@durianberduri I have seen those places, but nothing compares with Bali primarily due to the beautiful Hindu sculptures and architecture

[@mhdmuralmamat5151]

It is not only Bali but Banyuwangi,, Malauku, Solo, Jogjakarta, Kutai Kartanegara are filled with Hindu monuments . As well as many ancient Hindu Kingdoms like Singhasari, , Tamunagara and Kutai. Wion needs to have an insight, Indonesia is not an Islamic country, its a majority Muslim country, understand "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" the national motto before producing such information.

[@siriusrosa9972]

Yup Indonesia is a majority muslim country, NOT Islamic country. We have six different religions and hundreds of ethnics here living in harmony.

[@funtimefunny2153]

Love from India , i am an absolute admirer of Indonesia and it's culture and history !

[@edwchannel7646]

@@siriusrosa9972 yes

[@johndicosta7993]

no one cares about what u think WION is an INDIAN channel whose majority is HINDU we gave u those and YES INDONESIA is A MUSLIM as well as ISLAMIC COUNTRY deal with that don't LECTURE US with ur BS u think few of us Indian greeted u u can take us for a ride and start with ur NONSENSE don't watch WION if u don't like it no one asked ur opinion we will do what we like WION is not harming anything..so take ur attitude with u and shove it somewhere better...or i can tell u where u can

[@roms7626]

What does motto mean?

[@xtraordinaryhombre]

I'm bali hindu, it's almost like a miracle that we are the only hindus left ❤️

[@BirenderSinghJalal]

Though I am not Balinese..but the last time I visited there... someone told me that bali Hindus led by bali ksatriyas were fearless and fought among the neighbouring muslim kingdoms to protect their dharma..so it's not a miracle...it's only because of your warrior bali ancestors who thought to lay down their life but converting

[@tamiekrans]

​​​@@BirenderSinghJalalActually Balinese has a traditional ethics which is comparable to Bushido in Japan. We called it Puputan (fighting until death). So when Balinese warriors begin to lose in the battle, they chose to be killed or suicide than captured by enemies. That's why Bali able to defeat foreign powers who tried to conquer them for centuries, until they fall into Dutch colonization in 1908.

[@Eric-zi3wc]

Beautiful people, beautiful culture

[@brianholihan5497]

I was in Bali back in 1991. You only scratched the surface by looking at it from Indian spectacles. You should spend some time there, become involved with the performing arts and folk cultures, and see what makes this intricate culture unique.

[@mangzlusar1577]

It's a shame, most KZbinrs from India who visit Bali only focus on reviewing hotels. It's very rare for us to find Indian KZbinrs who review Balinese cultures in more depth

[@deepblue3682]

Try south indian tantra... feel thats the most connected with balinese hinduism..

[@brianholihan5497]

@@deepblue3682 You're not getting it. I lived in an ashram in South India. Nearly all people in South India see Southeast Asia as a Hindu colony; they don't know anything about the richness of the cultures in that region because they can only see through Indian spectacles. You sound no different. Try reading more books and traveling more.

[@deepblue3682]

@@brianholihan5497 well am a south indian myself... i dont consider south east asia as a "hindu colony"...its only the island of bali which have some rements of hindusim.. rest all are muslim -buddhist-christian areas... what i said was the cultural infuence came from kalinga and south india..where the royal families were connected even maritial wise between south india and south east asia....and its the tantric idol worshipping phase of hinduism which seems more prevalent in bali ( and south east asia earlier ).. the old script of java is derived from south indian brahmi script... the sinhala script,burmese script, thai script, khemer script and even old philippines script before spaniards came there were all derivents (inspired )from south indian brahmi script... thats doesn't means south east asia is" hindu colony"... if so jew's should consider the whole world except may be india east asia as "jewish colony"... as christianity islam all derived from jewism... !!.. 🤷‍♂️

[@brianholihan5497]

@@deepblue3682 You are wrong and narrow-minded. THE cultural influence did not come from South India. SOME influence came from South India. Balinese blended it with their already rich culture, which you seem profoundly ignorant of.

[@mittus1934]

Amazing to see how cultural nuances have continued to survive through several hundreds of years!

[@Gobind.Yadav.]

Proud to be Hindu From Nepal

[@patriot4786]

FYI: the oldest kingdom founded in Indonesia was the Kutai Martadipura hindu kingdom situated in current East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia founded in 4th century AD. The kingdom was founded by an Indian king named "Mulavarman" and the ancient inscription is still preservededly well kept in Indonesia's national museum

[@ariapinandita9240]

The first Indian king on Indonesia region (Greater Sunda Islands) is Aji Saka in Java island (according to folklore). And there is kingdom in Central Java named Kalingga, they are refugee from India after the war with Muria dynasty (Maurya). This kingdom is predecessor of two great dynasty (Sanjaya and Sailendra or Mataram and Sriwijaya). Btw, the kingdom of Kalingga/Keling in Central Java has strong relationship with Sunda kingdom in West Java (especially with Galuh kingdom). And as we know, Kutai kingdom and Sunda kingdom is one lineage (from Kutai to Tarumanagara to Sunda and Galuh kingdom), from Kudungga to Mulawarman (Kutai) to Purnawarman (Tarumanagara) to Tarusbawa (Sunda) and Wretikandayun (Galuh). From Wretikandayun lineage with Kalingga/Keling kingdom at Central Java we have Sanjaya dynasty and Sailendra dynasty (Mataram and Sriwijaya). Mataram dissolved into Kediri/Panjalu and Janggala at the same time when Sriwijaya attacked by Cholamandala kingdom (the fell of Nalanda and the decline of Buddhism, according to history book in Indonesia). After the invasion of Cholamandala kingdom, we move the center of Buddhism from Nalanda to Borobudur at Central Java and the center of Hinduism from Jambudwipa to Mount Semeru/Mahameru at East Java. After that Majapahit era came (Siwa-Buddha period and we abandoned the caste system). From Majapahit era, we have National Motto printed on National Emblem/Garuda Pancasila. Bhinneka Tunggal Ika/unity in diversity. From Bhinneka Tungga Ika Tan Hana Dharma Mangrwa... At Majapahit era, many of us believe that Siwa and Buddha/Jina is one entity because there is no duality in truth (Tan Hana Dharma Mangrwa).

[@PissMenn]

@@ariapinandita9240 ah Kalingga thatt why we called Indians in Medan as "Keling" right?

[@ariapinandita9240]

@@PissMenn Yups. That's right brother

[@mrjean9376]

But what to expect?? The reality is there, all the justice are offered to muslim, much much religion issue happened with non muslim because of muslims, for example, christians want to build their church, it caused soo much cruelty by the muslim against christians, and even many other religions have their own issues with moslmes regarding justice in thia country, like small things you can mention, said it for example much much insulting act comes from moselems to non islam, it's all broken, bali have TO MUCH STRICTLY LIMIT THEIR ISLAND AGAINST THE MUSLIMS!

[@ariapinandita9240]

@@mrjean9376 Garuda Wisnu Kencana was made in Bandung, West Java province ( Tatar Sunda)... As we know, West Java is the province with the largest Muslim population in Indonesia... Many sculptors from Tatar Sunda helped out even though they were Muslim... Not just Bali, they also helped to make many monuments in various regions... Yesus Buntu Burake statue at Toraja (the largest statue of Christ in the world) is one of them... So, all religious communities in Indonesia are represented. Muslims with the Istiqlal mosque, Buddhists with Borobudur, agama Siwa/Shiva with Prambanan, Hindus (especially Vishnu) with Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Christians with a statue of Jesus Buntu Burake in Toraja...

[@devitaromlah2866]

BALI will be forever be Hindu Island . Love my fellow Hindu Indonesian

[@vishwanathsinghtomar6419]

Love Hinduism - many path to seak and to reach the one supreme Soul , no forced conversion all r welcome to be part of sanatan way of life.

[@finncollins5696]

no forced conversion? try to please your hypocritcal, indian mind with it............

[@athensmajnoo3661]

The temple and its surrounding ponds with lotus flowers is soooooo beautiful 🙏🙏

[@alpianakbar4598]

Hindu adherents in Indonesia are widely spread in various regions and carry out their activities well without any disturbances. Greetings to our Hindu brothers from a Muslim.

[@simplethewaterbender6264]

The fact that Bali exist within a country with majority Muslim, Indonesia? Really shows how unique Indonesia is. It has this balance between being a Muslim and not disturbing the legacies from their hindu-buddhist era in the distant past.

[@simplethewaterbender6264]

@Tengoro ball As far as I'm aware, aren't eastern Indonesians are mostly christians (either protestant or catholic?)

[@sr969]

@Tengoro ball eastern indomesia are mostly christian amd catholic. Islam and hinduism is kinda mixed in banyuwangi. Saying they are forced is very stretched.

[@austronesianpride5162]

@Tengoro ball when Mataram sultanate attacked Banyuwangi u said they forced Banyuwangi people to become muslim, bet u never heard that their fellow Hindus Balinese kingdom attacked & invaded Banyuwangi too several times

[@myhomemykook]

In that case india wins, with over 1billion hindus with 3rd largest muslim population and other major religions

[@simplethewaterbender6264]

@@myhomemykook Thing is, Indonesia's the largest Muslim population on Earth. Like literally the first in the world. Over 210 million muslims (roughly).

[@kalinga2nihon]

Sailors from the ancient Kingdom of Kalinga visited Bali often for trade & cultural exchange. Even today, a festival called Bali Jatra is held every year in the city of Kataka to commemorate the relations.

[@mercedesbenz3751]

Namaskar to Our Indonesian Hindu brothers and sisters❤️

[@Jiwian24]

I travelled to Bali and Indonesia. It felt like it was a spiritual journey. Interesting fact Angkor Watt in Cambodia was a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built 900 years ago. It now houses a Buddha and shiva statue

[@xavierzen4970]

🌿🙏🙏... Respect the cultural heritage of Hindu...it's the only religion in world 🌱 which shows the way of life ✨🧘✨..it's very important to protect such a beautiful tradition and culture...🌿💮🌺🌸🌴🌍🌎🌏

[@nochange_mood2001]

Proud of Sanatan Dharma......love ❤️ India

[@abadisudrajatjajat8104]

Semoga anda dan keluarga beserta saudara saudara dapat berkunjung ke Indonesia , Bali, Yogyakarta, bandung, jakarta, manado, nusa Tenggara Timur,

[@shivanshsingh7593]

❤❤❤

[@masdodo4090]

Majority of Indonesian are proud of their past (Hindu and Buddha and Islam) kingdoms, as much as become devout Muslims today.

[@ariapinandita9240]

This is due to the clarity of the transition from one dynasty to another. From Kutai Martadipura-Kartanagara, Tarumanagara, Sunda, Galuh, Kalingga (refugees from India), Mataram (Kalingga-Galuh), Sriwijaya, Kediri, Janggala, Singasari, Majapahit, Pajajaran (Sunda-Galuh), Pajang, Sumedang, and Mataram Sultanate (the largest Islamic Sultanate in Indonesia). The transition from the Siwa-Buddha kingdom to Islamic sultanate is very clear. We even use the Javanese calendar system/penanggalan Jawa (a hybrid between the Saka calendar and the Hijri calendar) in addition to using the Gregorian calendar. It's very easy to convert from Saka calendar to the Hijri calendar system.

[@mrjean9376]

Nusantara was in golden era of power and quality while in Hinduism and Buddhism back in very beginning ages, but when islam pirated it up until now, look.. what you have got? Conflicts

[@ariapinandita9240]

@@mrjean9376 We have never had conflicts with other religions, except for two thing (which was intolerable from ancient times), first the Bhairawa Tantra sect/devotees of Gedeng Permoni/Durga and Buta Kala. Ruler of Setragandamayit/burial ground with the famous pancamakara ritual. In fact, we have a special ceremony called ruwatan to fight them. Namely the puppet show performance ceremony with the Murwakala play. In addition, there are many stories of saints fighting the supernatural powers of the Gedeng Permoni devotees, such as the story of Syekh Subakir, etc. The second was the Cholamandala attack on the Sriwijaya kingdom, causing the change of the center of Mahayana Buddhism from Nalanda to Borobudur in Central Java and the change of the center of the Shiva religion/agama Siwa to Mount Mahameru in East Java.

[@mlg1279]

Do Indonesian mu-slims read/follow Had-iths? If not, it looks like Indonesians follow a whitewashed reli-gion.

[@ariapinandita9240]

@@mlg1279 Of course and we have many Islamic figures/ulama/ustadz, such as An Nawawi Al Bantani (from Banten), he is Imam Masjidil Haram, and many more...

[@sunex6806]

Love Bali from Nepali. Om om om

[@ilasuraya3949]

It's not the religion. The culture so diversity. Many colors. We proud of it.

[@dev_peace_soul]

It's also the religion...

[@smaiti224]

Jay Ganesh

[@finncollins5696]

jay elephant fart.....

[@hermit146]

Bali , the warrior king who soloed the entire world in his time. OP 🙏

[@katherinekramer7102]

My home town Bali

[@animeshsharma5178]

Lots of love to Balinese & Javanese hindus from india❤️❤️Indonesian Hindu culture is very beautiful... May wisnu deva save your culture & tradition

[@invisibleJK]

Love and respect from Bangladesh to Indonesian hindus. Namaste 🙏🏻🕉️

[@reznom888]

Yes, we sell the culture and daily life of its people in this particularly island and many beautiful temples too, so that the world can see it. Please be a tourist come visit Bali and bring your camera. Feel free to Shop a lot in Bali... hahaha

[@noefvon]

im indonesian and indonesia is not islamic country... it feels more like secular or semi secular country

[@caesarianwijaya884]

Actually Indonesia is Semi Secular countries.

[@themediterraneanguy]

One of the best travel videos I have ever viewed, so informative & refreshing. Wonderful Bali❤

[@wearemariners1889]

Thank you so much bali ❤❤

[@anshumankhatua]

In odisha we celebrate our maritime relation with Bali with Boita Bandana festival on kartika purnima and Bali jatra

[@GeneralDante108]

i wish one day as a hindu i will be able to visit BALI and pray at those hindu temple ... om gan ganpatay namah

[@GururajBN]

Less than a week before, I have visited Bali, but missed visiting this Saraswati temple. My loss😞

[@ashoksiyag2644]

I am so proud to be a hindu, and also I form India. ...,.. Love form India

[@sontolodon241]

India Hindu and Bali are different, tirta is the name religion of balinese ITS part of hinduisme.

[@zi-san933]

​@@sontolodon241yes, and balinese hindus are better

[@thejrs4106]

I want to visit bali someday to see she hindu idols

[@sicmesicme2360]

The religion of Indonesia is Islam but the culture is Dharmic. Bali is the centrepoint of Indonesia's Dharmic heritage. Indonesians have preserved their beautiful heritage well. God bless them 🙏

[@patriot4786]

Exactly. Only in Indonesia you can find mosques with dharmic names like "Garuda Mosque", "Aditya Jaya Mosque", etc 😅

[@acir7501]

Slowly but sure now, There are many Indonesian that converted back to Their ancestral religion which is Hinduism.

[@surojeetchatterji9966]

@@acir7501 There was prophecy by an Indonesian Hindu priest in 16th century that 500 years everything gonna change.

[@mrjean9376]

@@patriot4786 But what to expect?? The reality is there, all the justice are offered to muslim, much much religion issue happened with non muslim because of muslims, for example, christians want to build their church, it caused soo much cruelty by the muslim against christians, and even many other religions have their own issues with moslmes regarding justice in thia country, like small things you can mention, said it for example much much insulting act comes from moselems to non islam, it's all broken, bali have TO MUCH STRICTLY LIMIT THEIR ISLAND AGAINST THE MUSLIMS!

[@mrjean9376]

@@acir7501 But what to expect?? The reality is there, all the justice are offered to muslim, much much religion issue happened with non muslim because of muslims, for example, christians want to build their church, it caused soo much cruelty by the muslim against christians, and even many other religions have their own issues with moslmes regarding justice in thia country, like small things you can mention, said it for example much much insulting act comes from moselems to non islam, it's all broken, bali have TO MUCH STRICTLY LIMIT THEIR ISLAND AGAINST THE MUSLIMS!

[@wahyubagiana]

❤❤ Om Swastyastu greeting from Bali ❤😊

[@jayajmeria5250]

Bali culture is so beautiful and is contribution to humanity

[@ivychua4091]

Sanatana Hindu Dharma 🤍🪔🤍🪔🤍 Bali is the only place I visit in Indonesia 🙏🪔🪔🪔🙏

[@7ryferedxda]

Balinese version of Hinduism is best.

[@pukimak6480]

In Indonesia, there are actually many religions, only 6 religions are recognized and we in Indonesia have different religions, that doesn't mean we have to hate each other, we love each other (Bhinneka Tunggal Ika) (even though we are different, we are still one) ❤🇮🇩

[@lastrilastri8081]

Satu indonesia

[@kga1866]

Been there last month. What a great place to visit and explore 🙏

[@devilxboi]

Jai shree ganesha❤

[@faridaida1133]

Beautiful Bali😍😍😍😍

[@reach2prasanna]

The Indonesians have shown even a country that has a Muslim majority can be secular and don't adhere to the hardcore aspects of Islam. Well done my friends in Indonesia.

[@himdude9637]

Just matter of time. Even Indian Hindu when converted to islam were not radical. Islam tightens the noose slowly and make their followers radical in different forms. Such forces are at work in Indonesia as well

[@reach2prasanna]

@@himdude9637 The ratio of radicals in Islam is higher compared to other religions. That's true. Islam is slowly taking over Europe and is now gunning for the Americas. In the next 200 years, Islam will be the most dominant religion in the world.

[@DaengKulle795]

We just need to stop the spread of radical Wahabism coming from Saudi Arabia.

[@DevSarman]

Funny, considering Indian politicians see Indonesia as a sort of 'second Pakistan'

[@sr969]

Its funny since sharia rooted quite tight in indonesian laws but nobody seems complain. And we learn islam not only from traders from arabs, but also scholars from gujarat, india. Persian muslim scholars, and even chinese muslim scholars. I think that is why we learn islam as an inclusive religion and not strictly follow arabic traditions.

[@dermawanindra3427]

We are WANG SA KERTA decendant of SANG SA KERTA (Sansekerta) or PARA SANG HYANG (Deities)

[@samanthasivannia1887]

INDONESIA IS NOT AN ISLAMIC COUNTRY!!! We have 6 official religions which consist Islam, Protestant, Catholic, Buddhist, Hinduism, and Confuciasm. But besides that, we also respect other religions that have been existed in Indonesia beforehand. On our ID, there's an option "Religion of Faith" for those who embrace dynamism or animism.

[@poor_youtuber1390]

@@EmpressGaruda so that meant the US is christian nation just because the very small vocal minority 😆

[@darkside5674]

Wrong narration. Bali was exile people from Majapahit (Java), Yes, Bali is the only majority Hindu province, but Indonesia (especially Java) itself was Hindu Civilization. We are not using Hindu tradition just because influenced by Bali, but because Javanese-Hinduism is still our culture especially in Java, even though most people don't follow the faith anymore, but still using the culture for inspiration, symbols, dance, puppet shows, etc

[@foundationbiologyclasses959]

Love from India

[@peterpeter3653]

Beautiful ❤️

[@sundaresansita4458]

Wonderful explanation by wion.

[@sumukhabhat1032]

Well researched and presented content. An absolute academic discourse. Cheers.

[@hardjoyahyolim]

Unity in diversity ✊

[@dr.hnsharma857]

Har Har Mahadev 🙏🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

[@brajachandchandam-8701]

Iovely informative play

[@suryokanto4470]

Our founding father the 1st president of Indonesia, Ir. Soekarno was a moslem and his mother was Balinese while his father was Javanese : Interesting right ?. 😁

[@doniwirawan7191]

His name is also soekarno, from Karna

[@surajprakash3181]

@@doniwirawan7191 interesting fact

[@doniwirawan7191]

@@surajprakash3181 yes i got alot fun fact about india and bali bro lol

[@surojeetchatterji9966]

@@surajprakash3181 Su korno means good karno. Also they have pronunciation of names like Bengali Hindus ending names with O sound than Aa sound of North Indian pronunciation.

[@shivanshsingh7593]

@@surojeetchatterji9966 Because in ancient time they have very deep cultural relationship with Pala and Anga dynasty (Bengal).

[@tajendarpingili2719]

Pleasant to know flourishing our Hinduism outside India 🙏🙏

[@brandhimcneill2694]

I would love to come to offer my puja at this temple

[@udheyanthalanthal3200]

Jai shree ganesh

[@crazykids2889]

Long live BALI

[@bishnu2do645]

I want to visit Bali 🥺😍❤️.

[@brajachandchandam-8701]

It is excellently informative news

[@Ngurah_Arya06]

bali🕉️🔥

[@nyomansudarsa9312]

Indonesia is not Muslim country, but majority people are muslim.

[@deepakharod2163]

जय श्री गणेश

[@krishnachaitanya7435]

Indonesia despite being muslim country - i think they're the perfect Peaceful and tolerate muslim country in the entire world unlike Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afganistan

[@elennet4116]

It depends on which part of Indonesia Sumatra and Madura is more radicalized While Java Kalimatan Sulawesi and other islands are less

[@noobscoopsies1100]

It depend on what island you ware talking. Bali, few region in Papua and some other island were peacefull and lived in what ever they have. While Java and Sumatra were very chaotic. Most population were in there and Tons of belives and culture were combined into one that resulting into a chaos.

[@austronesianpride5162]

@@noobscoopsies1100 Papua is peacefull? 🤣🤣

[@footballcool787]

@@noobscoopsies1100 sumatra chaotic?😂😂

[@katherinekramer7102]

Indonesia is not Islamic country, please straighten your statement

[@paulianas1782]

Indonesia is not a Moslem country, but we have the world biggest Moslem population.

[@foundationbiologyclasses959]

Great see beutiful

[@dr.hnsharma857]

Jay Shree Ram 🙏🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

[@nusantaracorner]

Paradise is Indonesia! 🇮🇩

[@gangbelakang49]

Indonesia is not Muslim Country but we are majority muslim. We have 6 religion and some local believe. We are not like Arab, etc. We are PANCASILA ( BHINEKA TUNGGAL IKA )

[@kurohiki]

Ngak usah norak dek, udah banyak yang jelasin

[@gangbelakang49]

@@kurohiki terimakasih sudah mampir 😂

[@rapsheet4517]

This religion is so deep like a ocean or a jungle so many storys and Gods its like walking in a castle with diamonds on the tall ceiling so much knowledge it looks like infinity what seed u plant in your soul grow like a tree it's crazy it's all faiths in one place what do you believe in

[@Multazham]

I'm from Indonesia, the stability in here was very good because we doesn't use caste system and didn't got affected by racism from South Asia

[@dev_peace_soul]

Ok shut up mr white with 0 knowledge

[@LordDecader_Edits]

True

[@uk6728]

The Chola stroke....!!

[@BirenderSinghJalal]

Bruh don't even talk about cholas in Bali...they will hate you!! Cholas only looted them...for maritime profits!! Back then Indonesia was hindu Buddhists with their local deities way before cholas came...a Balinese historian tolde this

[@mtarkes]

Indonesia has preserved in Hinduness better than Pakistan.

[@khairilanwar5484]

Indian is not enough friendly to Islam but Indonesia shows Indian BLIND EYES that ALL BUDDHIST AND HINDUISM MONASTRY SAVED AND EXIST IN THE LARGEST MOSLEM OF THE WORLD!! Only this channel ( WION) Bravely shows it!! I'M PROUD AS INDONESIAN!!

[@BirenderSinghJalal]

Lol 😅😅 then why not teach your muslim brothers here in India...who throw rocks on our Hindu processions ..provoke us..insult our deities and when we Hindus come on the streets for a head on fight...they run and start victim card just like any muslim...

[@marisj28997]

Balinese in hinduism is what Japan is to Buddhism. Theres a saying that buddhism developed roots in India, grew a large body in china, & blossomed into its own beuty in Japan

[@thiruvetti]

Love and peace to all Hindus from around the world. Lets unite and fight the agenda against us. Jai Shree Ram, Har Har Mahadev 🙏🙏

[@poor_youtuber1390]

What agenda? Indonesian hindus and muslim live in peace supporting each other, we're not pathetic like your indian-pakistani backward thinking

[@pandupratondo]

In the past, majority of Indonesian were Hindu and Budha because influenced from India, but when Arabian / Muslim Trader / Islamic Kingdom comes, so many people and many Hindu/Budha Kingdoms mostly in Java Island accepted Islam religion peacefully because they're merged and keeps our Traditions & Cultures. So that's why, Islam in Indonesia is different than Middle East country like Arab, and any other Muslim countries. It's different in Bali Island that still maintains Hindu religion because their Kingdoms. And.. if our old man / great great grandma and grandpa in that era of Hindu or Budha Kingdoms (example: Javanese / Sundanese kingdom in Java Island) in the past didn't accept Islam... Maybe we are still Hindu / Budha until now, like Balinese in Bali Island... Actually, Hindu in Bali and India are have differences.. like before, as i said : "We have our traditions & cultures". About Christianity in Indonesia are comes from European like Portuguese and Dutch colonialism that we known as Gold, Glory and Gospel. And the last is Konghucu / Confucianism is comes from Tiongkok / Chinese long time ago... Correct me if I'm wrong. (CMIIW)

[@EIGatito]

Yeah, but keep making distance from arabic Islamic world ..i'm really sad for Iran

[@EIGatito]

@Wabi Sabi exactly...and i hope everyone understand it

[@santusanturohit4832]

Padri War..follow Nabi Asli..Ex Muslim from Indonesia..now Christian..

[@BirenderSinghJalal]

Bruhh no need to tell the differences..we Hindus are well aware of it...here in India every 200 km...the culture and traditions of Hinduism changes...so obviously we know the Hinduism is different in Bali...there are no commandments in Hinduism unlike in abrahamic religion..it mixes with the local culture and tradition with 3 common core foundation i.e Dharma, karma and moksha!! I bet you Balinese Hindus do believe in these 3 core concepts with their own culture..local deities and their ancestral traditions and no other hindu will have problems with it unlike the abrahamic ones

[@kabiroza832]

Jay Ganesh 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tanya3508]

In Indonesia, Everything look like influence by hinduism. Their gods are hindu, their language is similar to Sanskrit, their names are hindu but how they become Muslim.

[@intel_rakyat_bawah]

It's about choice, any one can make option in their life...do you have choice in your life ?

[@koumei1709]

@@intel_rakyat_bawah i dont think it was choice but coercion of some sort. How can millions have sane thinking to suddenly cpnvert must be evonomic or military subversion.

[@iinaboy1396]

@@koumei1709 if king convert peoples also.

[@ayusuatika3688]

@ANAL 47 Is not, An*ies will not be President

[@peterfoenander6234]

Because Bali.a Island seperate from the mainland an they deal in tourism . There is plenty of active volcanoes to .an when they errupt u are in trouble because of earthquakes .I had one in 2018 an it threw me out my.bed at 7 30 in the morning when the whole place shook .

[@richwhitelivesmatterforsureduh]

Indonesia has moslem majority citizens but it is not an islamic country. It has one special province that imposes sharia law in aceh. The official words of the country 'bhineka tunggal ika' even means: unity in diversity. So, wion, get ur facts straight.

[@mrjean9376]

But what to expect?? Let's face it, The reality is there, all the justice are offered to muslim, much much religion issue happened with non muslim because of muslims, for example, christians want to build their church, it caused soo much cruelty by the muslim against christians, and even many other religions have their own issues with moslmes regarding justice in thia country, like small things you can mention, said it for example much much insulting act comes from moselems to non islam, it's all broken, bali have TO MUCH STRICTLY LIMIT THEIR ISLAND AGAINST THE MUSLIMS!

[@shivanshsingh7593]

Hii, In Sanskrit, "Bhinn means Diverse, and Eka mean One/Unit).. Bahasa Indonesia is very much familiar to us Hindi/Sanskrit speakers and learners.

[@Hollyrking268]

@@mrjean9376 No one cares, you just make things up and corner 1 religion only without seeing bigger scope, the fact you comment on most commentary in this video show how lack luster your knowledge is

[@Agnostic7773]

Wow great to know that

[@srnjaxmiller279]

@@shivanshsingh7593 a lot of our motto / slogan in military, education, organization, etc still hold words in sanskrit. Eventhough we often don't know what they're meaning (word by word) until they translated..

[@mikeylejan8849]

Hinduism needs to be protected in Indonesia, Bali especially😊