More than Rp 11,5 billion has been earmarked by Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs this year to support Hindu religious life in Bali, including temple restoration, religious institutions, and family resilience programs.
The funds were formally handed over on 30 May during a working visit by I Ketut Kariyasa Adnyana, a member of the House of Representatives Commission VIII, and the Ministry’s Director General for Hindu Community Guidance, I Nengah Duija, at the Bali provincial religious affairs office.
Funds for 36 Temples Across Bali
Out of the total budget, Rp 4,275 billion is allocated for the construction and rehabilitation of 36 temples across all nine regencies and cities in Bali. Karangasem receives the largest share—Rp 1,35 billion for 10 temples—followed by Gianyar with Rp 1,05 billion for nine temples.
Other allocations include Rp 500 million for five temples in Tabanan, Rp 275 million for three in Buleleng, Rp 100 million for two in Jembrana, and another Rp 100 million for Denpasar’s Pura Batur Ketapian. Badung received the highest per-temple funding: Rp 200 million for Pura Batur in Abiansemal.
Institutional and Community Support
Beyond physical restoration, the funds are also being channeled to Hindu organizations for capacity building and literacy programs. Among the recipients are:
- DPK Peradah Jembrana (Rp 100 million for religious moderation programs)
- Puskor Hindunesia Denpasar (Rp 100 million)
- Yayasan Aksara Sastra Adhyatmika (Rp 100 million for literacy initiatives)
- Sabha Kretha Hindu Dharma Nusantara (Rp 150 million for religious development)
- Yayasan Jaya Purna Asri Gianyar (Rp 250 million for a religious facility)
- Yayasan Gema Bali Lestari Denpasar (Rp 50 million for secretariat facilities)
Two family-oriented programs under the Rumah Bina Keluarga Sukinah (RBKS) scheme—designed to strengthen Hindu family values—received Rp 50 million each, allocated to Klungkung and Gianyar.
Ministry Reaffirms Focus on Bali
Director General Nengah Duija said Bali continues to receive the largest allocation due to its central role in Indonesia’s Hindu community. While other provinces such as NTB and Lampung each received significantly less (around Rp 2,5 billion), Bali stood out in both need and community demand.
“Even in a time of budget efficiency, Bali still gets Rp 11,5 billion,” he said, noting that without budget constraints the amount could have reached Rp 30 billion, especially with educational support included.
Lawmaker Stresses Equity
Kariyasa Adnyana, representing Bali in Commission VIII, underlined the importance of equitable access to religious and educational funding as part of the national effort to reduce poverty.
“We in the Commission will continue fighting to ensure that Hindus receive proportional attention in national policy,” he said.
