Women have been banned from entering Balinese temples while on their period, which the official Visit Bali site is because ...

Authorities in Bali, Indonesia have unveiled a new policy banning “menstruating tourists” from entering temples over concerns ...

The epic of Lord Rama, known as the Ramayana in India, traveled far beyond its homeland, finding deep cultural roots in ...

Officials have warned that there could be "legal consequences" for "naughty" tourists, and have issued a set of dos and ...

CHINO HILLS, CA – The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir here, the largest Hindu temple in California, was vandalized on March 8, with security footage capturing the moment two individuals defaced ...

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The participation of notable figures such as the Vice President adds a layer of respect and recognition to the cultural heritage represented by the Tawur Agung ceremony. Their presence underscores the ...

Bali is often described as a tropical paradise—a dreamy island where the ocean sparkles, the sun never stops shining, and the ...

(250328) -- YOGYAKARTA, March 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian Hindu devotees participate in a ceremony ahead of Nyepi Day, or ...

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is scheduled to attend the "Tawur Agung Kesanga" ceremony, which will be held as part of the Hindu Nyepi Holy ...

Bali authorities have issued new guidelines to address “misbehaviour” among foreign tourists in a bid to protect the ...