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Hinduism in Indonesia
Hinduism in Indonesia, also known by its formal Indonesian name Agama Hindu Dharma, refers to Hinduism as practised in Indonesia. According to the 2000 census Hindus consisted 1.79% of the total population (Down from 1.81% in 1990) with 88.05% in Bali (Down from 93.18% in 1990) and 5.89% in Central Kalimantan (Down from 15.75% in 1990,). Every Indonesian citizen is required to be a registered member of one of the acknowledged religious communities (Islam, Christianity [i.e. Protestantism or Catholicism], Bali animist tradition based on Balinese mythology, Buddhism, Hinduism and Confucianism). Laws are also being passed in the Indonesian constitution for a separate grouping for Indonesian Atheists.
History
Arrival of Buddhism and Hinduism
General beliefs and practices
Hinduism in Bali
Javanese Hinduism
Hinduism elsewhere in the archipelago
Hindu holidays in Indonesia
Political context
In a Social Context
In an Economic Context
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