India has a neighboring Muslim populated country, where Lord Ganesha is worshipped. Today we are talking about the country of Indonesia. Let us tell you that Indonesia is the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. About 87 percent of the total population here are Muslims and their number is around 23 crores. Today we will tell you why people believe in Lord Ganesha in this country with Muslim population.
Ganesh ji is a symbol of art, science and education
In Hindu religion, Lord Ganesha is worshiped before any auspicious work. Similarly, in Indonesia, Lord Ganesha is considered a symbol of art, science and education. Not only this, you can also see the statue of Lord Ganesha in Indonesia.
Photo of Lord Ganesha was on the currency
Government Aviation of Indonesia The company is named after the sacred Garuda bird. Garuda deity is also worshiped in Hindu religion. Garuda is the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Garuda is also known by the names Vinayak, Garutmat, Tarkshya, Vainteya, Nagantaka, Vishnurath, Khageshwar, Suparna and Pannagashan. Garuda is considered an important bird in Hinduism as well as Buddhism. According to Buddhist texts, Garuda has been called Suparna (with good wings).
Let us tell you that about 1.69 percent Hindu population also lives in Indonesia. Out of which about 90 percent of the population lives in Bali alone. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Indonesia, a total of 87.02% Muslims (of which 99% are Sunni), 7.43% Christians, 1.69% Hindus, .073% Buddhists and people following other religions live in the country. >
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