Old But Gold: Hindus Places of Worship in North Jakarta
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This research aims to examine the influence of Hindu teachings in the North Jakarta area, DKI Jakarta. This qualitative research analyzes literature on the history of Hindu teachings in Jakarta. This article also conducts observations on several Hindu places of worship in North Jakarta. Verification is also carried out through interviews with Hindu priests in North Jakarta. This research finds that places of worship show the influence of Hindu teachings in the coastal areas of Jakarta. Statues and buildings from various places of worship prove that Hindu teachings influenced the people of North Jakarta. The research results regarding various Hindu places of worship in North Jakarta enrich the body of social science knowledge.
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