Does Indonesian note has Ganesha?

The only country on earth to have Lord Ganesha on a currency note is the largest Muslim populated country – Indonesia. The picture of Lord Ganesha is engraved on the note beside an inscription of Ki Hajar Dewantara – a celebrated Indonesian independence activist.

Is Lord Ganesha Worshipped in Indonesia?

The people of the Hindu tribal Tengar tribe living in Indonesia took part in this festival. Every year a large number of Tengar tribesmen gather on Mount Bromo to take part in this festival. These tribals consider themselves to be Hindus and worship Lord Ganesha.

What symbols does Ganesha represent?

The large elephant head of Lord Ganesha symbolizes wisdom, understanding, and a discriminating intellect that one must possess to attain perfection in life. The wide mouth represents the natural human desire to enjoy life in the world.

Which country currency is Lord Ganesha?

Indonesia
There are many interesting facts and stories about Lord Ganesha, who is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated gods around the world, but among all these, the most interesting fact which bears testimony to his popularity is that Indonesia, a Muslim majority country, have Ganesha on its currency note.

Why Lord Ganesha is printed on the Indonesian currency?

The minister explained that in 1997, the currency of several Asian countries was getting devalued. After all attempts to curb the devaluation failed, somebody suggested that they have an image of Ganesha, bringer of good fortune on the note. Luckily, it worked and the superstition has stuck ever since.

Does Indonesia was a Hindu country?

Hinduism is one of the six official religions of Indonesia. Hinduism came to Indonesia in the 1st-century through traders, sailors, scholars and priests. About 1400 CE, these kingdoms were introduced to Islam from coast-based Muslim traders, and thereafter Hinduism mostly vanished from many of the islands of Indonesia.

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