Indonesia: Jakarta Beckons!

The capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta! If one went back to review the history of Indonesia, one would see that it shares a lot of it with India. Be it in religion, spirituality, folklore, mythology or language, both these countries have a lot in common. For example, the name Jakarta is derived from the word 'Jayakarta' meaning 'victorious act' in ancient Sanskrit and Javanese. Also one can see various stone and wood carvings depicting scenes from mythological epics such as the 'Ramayana' and the 'Mahabharatha'.

The Buddha

Puppet art

Here are some snap shots of the capital city of Indonesia. The artistry exhibited in these buildings and sculptures speak volumes about the skills and craftsmanship of the Indonesians. One can see sculptures and idols of Vishnu, Garuda as well as The Buddha in these snaps. The city is filled with cathedrals, mosques, temples and monasteries.

The country is rooted in music, art, architecture and tradition. It is very famous for its stone and wood carvings. They are so beautiful that I had a couple of them made to adorn my home in India. Jakarta's unique culture beckons people from far and wide. This mythological city is interspersed with skyscrapers, man-made gardens and boasts of two big airports and a huge harbor. The language spoken here is predominantly Bahasa Indonesia, though other parts of the country still use other regional dialects of Javanese and Sundanese.  Here are more snaps of this beautiful city.

Garuda, vehicle of Lord Vishnu

Wood carving of Goddess Sarawathi

Stone carving of Lord Vishnu

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