I Ketut Wiana

Indonesian Hindu scholar (1945–2023)

I Ketut Wiana (14 September 1945 – 19 April 2023) was an Indonesian Hindu scholar. He was one of the foremost authorities on Agama Hindu Dharma.[1]

Wiana died in Denpasar on 19 April 2023, at the age of 77.[2]

Judgements

Wiana urged Balinese to not sacrifice turtles in puja and to follow Indonesian regulations on protecting the Sea Turtles, citing the Vedas.[3]

References

  1. ^ An Island of Many Gods: Bali's Oasis of Calm International Herald Tribune - 30 January 2002.
  2. ^ "Tokoh Hindu, I Ketut Wiana Berpulang". Bali Post. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  3. ^ Balinese Hindu priests support the turtle conservation.


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