Balinese Hinduism
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Balinese Hinduism is a distinct form of Hinduism practised primarily on the island of Bali, Indonesia. It developed through a long process of religious syncretism, combining indigenous Balinese belief
Tanah Lot temple
Wringin Lawang split gate at Trowulan, Java. The Majapahit style heavily influenced Balinese temple design and architecture.
Canang sari offerings
Balinese performing the Kramaning Sembah prayer during a temple ceremony.
Gajah Mada
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Gajah Mada, also known as Jirnnodhara, was a powerful military leader and mahapatih of the Javanese empire of Majapahit during the 14th century. He is credited in Old Javanese manuscripts, poems, and
A modern depiction of Gajah Mada in the National Monument
Majapahit Terracotta from archaeological findings at Trowulan Site, now a collection of Majapahit Museum, Mojokerto, East Java.
The Gajah Mada inscription, dated 1273 Saka (1351 CE), mentions a sacred caitya building dedicated by Gajah Mada for the late King Kertanegara of Singhasari.