The
Balinese religion have strong spiritual roots , their
culture is still very much alive. The main religion is
Hindu Dharma, which arrived in Bali with the spread of
Hinduism through Sumatra and Java during the 11th century.
Although originally from India, the Balinese religion
is a unique blend of Hindu, Buddhist, Javanese and ancient
indigenous beliefs, with customs that are very different
from the traditional form of Hinduism practiced in India
today. With the arrival of Islam in neighboring Java during
the 15th century, a large member of courtiers, artists,
musicians and craftsmen fled to Bali, creating an artistic
renaissance.
Naturally creative, the Balinese have traditionally used
their talents for religious purposes and most beautiful
work to be seen here has been inspired by stories from
Ramayana and other Hindu epics. The incredibly colorful
cremation pyres and the everyday offerings to the Gods,
placed inside every shop and business, are made with precision
and an eye of beauty. In Bali spirits come out to play
in the moonlight, every night is a festival and even a
funeral is an opportunity to have a good time
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