To contrast our visit to Jakarta & Bangka (both of which are overwhelmingly Muslim), I am visiting the island of Bali which is predominantly Hindu. What a contrast...
Hinduism on Bali is similar to the Indian version though it did not come by way of Indian colonization of Java (main island of Indonesia) but rather as a conscious effort of elites to import a religion they believed would grant them increased status.
To achieve their goal of increased status, they imported temple craftsmen and priests from India to buold their own temples and religion. Of course, this resulted in a layering of Hinduism upon the traditional animistic religion of Java/Bali and a unique architectural and aesthetic style.
Though Hinduism was once the main religion of java, times changed, the Hindu kingdoms weakened and new religions came into favor. What was left of the last Hindu empire in Java, ended up fleeing to Bali where it survives until this day.
In practice, Balinese Hinduism is similar. However, the Balinese stick to the Trimutri (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) as the 3 in 1 symbol of God. Other gods and goddesses also exist (Sarasvati, Ganesha, Rama, Durga) also exist. Under those are the Cedic Devas (Indra, Agni, Varyna etc.). Then there are local deities that generally reside in nature (e.g. Rice goddess). Finally there are ancestors. These last two are unique to Balinese Hinduism.
In practice, Balinese Hinduism is similar. However, the Balinese stick to the Trimutri (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) as the 3 in 1 symbol of God. Other gods and goddesses also exist (Sarasvati, Ganesha, Rama, Durga) also exist. Under those are the Cedic Devas (Indra, Agni, Varyna etc.). Then there are local deities that generally reside in nature (e.g. Rice goddess). Finally there are ancestors. These last two are unique to Balinese Hinduism.
In practice, Balinese Hinduism is similar. However, the Balinese stick to the Trimutri (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) as the 3 in 1 symbol of God. Other gods and goddesses also exist (Sarasvati, Ganesha, Rama, Durga) also exist. Under those are the Cedic Devas (Indra, Agni, Varyna etc.). Then there are local deities that generally reside in nature (e.g. Rice goddess). Finally there are ancestors. These last two are unique to Balinese Hinduism.
Every day, offerings of food and various items are made to the gods. Brahma is symbolized by red and white items, Vishnu (preserver) by green, and Shiva (destroyer) by black.
Caste is present but a bit different--not very hierarchical and no untouchables. And cows are not sacred, in fact, they are eaten. Mainly you see Shiva, Sarasvati, various members of shiva's army, and lots of monkeys!
In practice, Balinese Hinduism is similar. However, the Balinese stick to the Trimutri (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) as the 3 in 1 symbol of God. Other gods and goddesses also exist (Sarasvati, Ganesha, Rama, Durga) also exist. Under those are the Cedic Devas (Indra, Agni, Varyna etc.). Then there are local deities that generally reside in nature (e.g. Rice goddess). Finally there are ancestors. These last two are unique to Balinese Hinduism.