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A nightclub in Bali was caught using Lord Shiva as a background image for a DJ's music performance. Hindus were also angry. A video circulating virally on social media shows one of the nightclubs in Bali using the Lord Shiva as a background while an electronic music performance by a disc jockey (DJ) is taking place. From the video on social media, a nightclub is seen filled with visitors. It is narrated that the club is one of the largest nightclubs in Bali. The sound of the disco music played by the DJ is pounding. The atmosphere is twinkling with red ornaments. A large image and symbol of Lord Shiva are prominent in the background of the DJ's stage.[1]
The video circulating on social media has prompted the Parisada Hindu Dharma Indonesia (PHDI) Bali to prepare a warning letter for the nightclub that is considered to have insulted the Hindu religion. "We will first investigate who it is," said PHDI Bali Secretary Putu Wirata Dwikora. Although the mastermind behind the alleged harassment is not yet known, Wirata emphasized that PHDI Bali has prepared an open warning letter for the perpetrators of the broadcast to clarify.[2]
"Second, we are preparing an open letter first if we don't know who the perpetrator is, we will prepare an open letter," he said firmly. "While we are trying to find out, we don't want to wait too long, we will issue an open summons to whoever the perpetrator is to be responsible so that they can clarify and explain," Wirata added. He conveyed the feelings of Hindus who felt harassed and their beliefs were tarnished because the gods who should be sanctified and worshiped in temples or other holy places were instead placed in inappropriate places. "But we also want to hear what their reasons are for showing it in such a place, is there an acceptable reason. Although we don't judge immediately, Hindus feel harassed, their beliefs are tarnished. But we are open for clarification," Wirata explained.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you.
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References:
1. "Dewa Siwa Jadi Latar Kelab Malam di Bali, Umat Hindu Mau Somasi", www.detik.com., Rizki Setyo Samudero, 02 Feb 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 23 Maret 2025, Link: https://travel.detik.com/travel-news/d-7759714/dewa-siwa-jadi-latar-kelab-malam-di-bali-umat-hindu-mau-somasi.
2. Ibid.
3. Ibid.