When did Hinduism come to Malaysia?

History. Hinduism was prevalent in Malaysia prior to the arrival of Islam in the 15th century. Traces of Hindu influence remain in the Malay language, literature and art. Indian settlers came to Malaysia from Tamil Nadu in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Was Indonesia a Hindu country?

Hinduism in Indonesia, as of the 2018 census, is practised by about 1.74% of the total population, and almost 87% of the population in Bali. Hinduism is one of the six official religions of Indonesia .Official Census (2018)Province (2018 Cen.)IndonesiaTotal266,534,836Hindus4,646,357% Hindu1.74%28 more columns

Which is the first Hindu country?

India By total number, India has the most Hindus. As a percentage, Nepal has the largest percentage of Hindus in the world followed by India and Mauritius .By country.RegionSouth AsiaCountryNepalHindu total23,500,000Percentage81.3%Total population28,901,79084 more columns

Is Bali a Hindu country?

Bali became the only part of Indonesia to remain predominantly Hindu. The populations of the islands off the east coast of Bali are also mostly Hindu, and there are Hindu villages scattered near the eastern shore of Java.

Is Hinduism older than Judaism?

Hinduism and Judaism are among the oldest existing religions in the world. The two share some similarities and interactions throughout both the ancient and modern worlds.

Who is oldest god in India?

Shiva has pre-Vedic tribal roots, and the figure of Shiva as we know him today is an amalgamation of various older non-Vedic and Vedic deities, including the Rigvedic storm god Rudra who may also have non-Vedic origins, into a single major deity.