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In the Indonesian version of Mahabharata more is said about the character of Shalya etc. The main characters and places are: Bisma (Bhishma – as in Indian Version) Who is the great grandfather of the Pandawas and Kurawas. Dewi Kunti (Kunti – In Indian Version) Mother of Yudistira, Bima and Arjuna and wife of Pandu.
Is Mahabharata from Indonesia?
Indonesia has no epic named as Mahabharata. The closest Indonesian epic is Bharatyuddha which has drastically different events/stories compared to Mahabharata. Mahabharata and Bharatyuddha are two different and distinct epics belonging to two different ancient civilizations.
Why did Mahabharat cast go to Indonesia?
Because it was telecasted on indonesian TV channel and became a hit. moreover Hindu influences reached the Indonesian archipelago early as first century. Hinduism is part of indonesian history which is why people in Indonesia are familiar with Mahabharat epic.
How is Indonesia related to Ramayana?
The epic of Ramayana came to Indonesia around the 8th or 9th century. Written in the old Javanese language, it became known as the Kakawin Ramayana. It was used to revive Hinduism at a time when Buddhism was well established in Sumatra, West and Central Java through shadow puppetry (Wayang Kulit and Wayang Purwa).
Is gatotkaca Indian?
Yes gatot kaca is actually from india,but the disign of the gatotkaca is different,this game just make a grafic that clame by indonesia,but not the history/story..its came from india.
Is Ghatotkacha from Indonesia?
Since ancient until current modern Indonesia, Ghatotkacha has become a very popular pop culture figure and wayang puppet character, having its own version of stories told in the Javanese and Balinese version of Mahabharata story.
Is Indonesia a Hindu country?
Hinduism in Indonesia, as of the 2018 census, is practised by about 1.74\% of the total population, and almost 87\% of the population in Bali. Hinduism is one of the six official religions of Indonesia. Indonesia has the fourth-largest population of Hindus in the world, after India, Nepal and Bangladesh.
What is Sita called in Indonesia?
In the Indonesian version, especially in Javanese wayang stories. Sita in Indonesia is called Rakyan Wara Sinta or Shinta. Uniquely, she is also referred to as Ravana’s own biological daughter, the Javanese version of Ravana is told that he fell in love with a female priest named Widawati.
What is the difference between Mahabharat tale of India and Indonesia?
Mahabharat tale of India and Indonesia have some of the root difference within them, but at last, the story line is almost similar. Indian version of mahabharat is originally known as jaya by sage vyas. Jaya means victory or triumph. Javanese version of mahabharat is known as bharatyuddh—war of descendants of samrath bharat.
What is the relationship between Indonesia and India like?
As we all know, India and Indonesia have been having trade and cultural links for the last 2000 years. The start was made by Indian Traders, who were the first to arrive there in the 1st Century. Hinduism and Buddhism were next to follow.
What is the Javanese version of Mahabharat called?
Indian version of mahabharat is originally known as jaya by sage vyas. Jaya means victory or triumph. Javanese version of mahabharat is known as bharatyuddh— war of descendants of samrath bharat. Jaya was written originally in sanskrit language at its origin, then later translated into Hindi.
What are the principal works and stories in the Mahabharata?
Among the principal works and stories in the Mahābhārata are the Bhagavad Gita, the story of Damayanti, the story of Shakuntala, the story of Pururava and Urvashi, the story of Savitri and Satyavan, the story of Kacha and Devyani, the story of Rishyasringa and an abbreviated version of the Rāmāyaṇa, often considered as works in their own right.