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Is Lord Ganesha Worshipped in Indonesia?
The people of the Hindu tribal Tengar tribe living in Indonesia took part in this festival. Every year a large number of Tengar tribesmen gather on Mount Bromo to take part in this festival. These tribals consider themselves to be Hindus and worship Lord Ganesha.
Which country currency is Lord Ganesha?
Indonesia
There are many interesting facts and stories about Lord Ganesha, who is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated gods around the world, but among all these, the most interesting fact which bears testimony to his popularity is that Indonesia, a Muslim majority country, have Ganesha on its currency note.
Who are the people on Indonesian money?
Indonesian rupiah
Indonesia/Currencies
Who killed Lord Ganesha?
Parashurama hurled himself at Ganesha with his axe and Ganesha (knowing that this axe was given to him by Shiva) allowed himself, out of respect for his father, to be struck and lost his tusk as a result.
Does Indonesia was a Hindu country?
Hinduism is one of the six official religions of Indonesia. Hinduism came to Indonesia in the 1st-century through traders, sailors, scholars and priests. About 1400 CE, these kingdoms were introduced to Islam from coast-based Muslim traders, and thereafter Hinduism mostly vanished from many of the islands of Indonesia.
Why Lord Ganesh picture is inscribed on 20K rupee currency in Indonesia?
Lord Ganesh picture is inscribed on 20,000 rupee currency in Indonesia. Ganesh was worshipped in India even before Ganesh came to South India. Tamils have Ganesh statue from 6th century AD. But Indonesia has Ganesh statues from 1st century AD, discovered in in Panaitan islands.
Does Bank Indonesia have anything to do with Lord Ganesha?
It has nothing to do with Lord Ganesha, Bank Indonesia don’t even state about Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is a mark of wealth and prosperity in indonesia. Once one pakistani scholar placed that question to indonesian premiers, they replied that it comes from our culture (old cultural mark) not any religious marks.
Was Hanuman worshipped in India before Ganesh?
Hanuman was in their military emblem/mascot! Lord Ganesh picture is inscribed on 20,000 rupee currency in Indonesia. Ganesh was worshipped in India even before Ganesh came to South India. Tamils have Ganesh statue from 6th century AD.
How common is the use of Hindu deities and symbols in Indonesia?
The use of Hindu’s deities and symbols is common in Indonesia as in the early centuries, Indonesian archipelago was heavily influenced by Hinduism. Many of us know that Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in the world, but many of us do not kno