In which century or year, does Hinduism first introduced to South East Asia?? :-/?
Ever since human beings came to understood the meaning of wisdom… Hinduism reached the whole of Southeast Asia. How and why? In search of new trading grounds… traders from India (erstwhile Bharat) traveled far and wide… reaching the Straits of Malacca and establishing a good flourishing trade in the region. The stamp of Hinduism religion is apparent in the Muslim nations of Indonesia, Malaysia and other adjoining smaller countries and states like Bali… Java! King Rama and Hanuman is vehemently worshiped in most areas of these countries. The prime reason why Hinduism is worshipped in these Muslim states is because of its universal appeal! Before the onset of Hinduism religion in these areas and world over… mankind survived the rigors of day-to-day life with the help of Dharma (the inbuilt doctrine of righteousness). Even before the coming of Prophet Mohammed, Jesus Christ, Gautama Buddha, Mahavira or even Lord Krishna… human beings lived their life governed by the impeccable