Authorities in Bali, Indonesia have unveiled a new policy banning “menstruating tourists” from entering temples over concerns that “dirty” period blood will contaminate their holy sites.

Indonesia is a land of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, offering everything from pristine beaches and volcanic ...

While Bali's other temples may be larger or more jaw-dropping, the Pura Tirta Empul water temple, a holy spring, possesses a unique serenity. This active prayer site inspires both Balinese Hindus ...

The monument is located in the Kedu Valley, in the southern part of Central Java, at the centre of the island of Java, Indonesia. The main temple is a stupa built in three tiers around a hill which ...

The items, ranging from valuable jewels to 13th-century temple carvings, were officially handed back to Indonesia at a ceremony at the Museum Volkenkunde in the Dutch city of Leiden.

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia--Dressed in the country's traditional Batik garment, Emperor Naruhito toured the Borobudur Temple Compounds here in the city's suburbs on June 22 as part of his official ...

Laura French With its stunning cliffside locale, colorful flowers and beautiful architecture, Uluwatu Temple is one of the island's most breathtaking sites, made all the more dramatic by the waves ...

Balinese Hindu community in Europe is set to inaugurate the first Balinese Hindu temple in the Netherlands on May 3, 2025.

A spiritual hub for the Indian-Australian community, which offers traditional Dravidian-style architecture. This temple is ...