Monochrome Monday: Balinese Swastika
I took this swastika picture from the wall of Balinese Hindu Temple, Goa Lawah Temple. The Temple is famous for its Bat Cave. I was told by a Balinese guard of the Temple that it was built in 1007.
Swastika is a familiar symbol in Europe that represents the dark side of the genocide in the World War Two. Many perhaps do not realize that this symbol has been existed hundreds years before the World War Two as belief symbol to some ethnic groups in Asia. In Bali (Indonesia), the swastika believed was introduced by their Hindus Kings to represent the peace and prosperity that linked to the sun, the moon, the earth and the sea. It is also common to see the swastika symbol in front of houses, such as on the doors, gates or walls. The Balinese placed the drawing of swastika with beliefs of its protection and for bringing good luck. The symbol has endured for centuries and influenced the way of life in Bali, a peaceful life.
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I find it interesting when I am in Bali and witness the surprise on tourists’s face seeing Swastika everywhere 🙂 After they hear what does Swastika means and it is from Hindu belief, they understand it. Sad indeed that this symbol was misused out if context and became a symbol of dark pages in world’s history.
Indeed not many knows about it..some of my Dutch colleagues also had no clues until they visited Bali and impressed by it 🙂 How traveling could enrich someone’s knowledge! Thank you Yoyen!
Danke dir lieb wünsche auch einen schönen Dienstag lieber Gruß und Freundschaft Gislinde
Danke Gislinde!
most are shocked when they first see it in India and other places (I was), few realise its true meaning. great post!
🙂 It’s amazing how this symbol exists around the world! I just read a comment from Teri that the symbol also used by Native Americans. The Balinese Swastika was most likely influenced by the Indians. Maybe it is also available in Africa? 😉
never know about it before….
😉 sekarang jadi tahu yaa..
I recognise this symbol! Maybe I am from India 🙂 Informative
Thank you Jackson! I think the ones in Bali was influenced by the Hinduism in India 🙂
Didn’t know… Thanks for the info…
My pleasure, Thank you so much for your kind comment!
this is indeed a very ancient symbol… it’s so interesting to read how it is represented in Bali 🙂 great detail in the pictures, Indah!!
Thank you so much Alexandra!
kayak tanda Nazi gitu gk sih kak itu
Iya Winny…cuman kalau tanda Nazi agak miring gitu, sama tapi sedikit beda 🙂 sering lihat kah pas di Bali? Biasanya ada di pura gitu..
jadi malu padahal tidak pernah perhatiin kak
🙂 hahaha..aku juga suka kelewat kok yg gini-gini..itu kebetulan lambangnya gede aja jadi keliatan 😀 😀
kayaknya harus balik kesana lagi
😉 hahaha..sekalian liburan lagi ya..
iya Indah hehhehehe