Dr. I Ketut Wiana (14 September 1945 – 19 April 2023) was an Indonesian Hindu scholar, widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on Agama Hindu Dharma, the officially recognized form of Hinduism in Indonesia.An Island of Many Gods: Bali's Oasis of Calm International Herald Tribune - 30 January 2002.
Wiana died in Denpasar on 19 April 2023, at the age of 77 following long-term illness.
Career In his active career, Wiana was a writer for Bali Post's Hindu Religion column, and also for several magazines on issues relating to Hinduism. He wrote several books on Hinduism and was once a lecturer at the Denpasar State Hindu Dharma Institute. He frequently gave lectures on Hinduism, and made regular appearances on radio and television programs. Wiana served as the vice-secretary general at the Parisadha Hindu Dharma Indonesia.
Advocacy Wiana urged Balinese to not sacrifice turtles in puja and to follow Indonesian regulations on protecting the Sea Turtles, citing the Vedas.Balinese Hindu priests support the turtle conservation.
Works
Suksmaning Banten Beragama pada zaman kali (Eng. Religion in the Kali Era)Wiana, Ketut, (1999). Beragama pada zaman kali / I Ketut Wiana. Denpasar : Yayasan Dharma Naradha Caste in Hinduism Tri Hita Karana According to Hindu Concepts
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