INDONESIA, September 8, 2026 (Conde Nast Traveller): Somewhere in the eastern corner of Indonesia, high up in the Tengger mountains of East Java, sits a centuries-old Ganesha statue. The Lord’s presence is a testament to the local population’s belief in Hindu religious practices, passed down for generations. People cross the massif and scale 7,641ft up an active volcano, where the statue of Ganesha sits at the edge of the peak, surrounded by fruits, incense and undilated reverence, often against the backdrop of a fresh eruption. Mount Bromo in Tengger Semeru National Park, where this Ganesha statue is located, is one of the 100+ active volcanoes in Indonesia. The mountain itself is named after Lord Brahma, pronounced Bromo by local residents. Hindu influences run strong in the community, with Tenggerese people even celebrating rituals as per the Hindu calendar. They worship their local God, Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa, along with the Trimurti Gods of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu, and elements from Animism and Mahayana Buddhism. Legend has it that this particular statue was erected about 700 years ago at the edge of Mount Bromo, and to this day, the Tenggerese community, including Javanese Hindus, make offerings to the Lord in the hopes that it will protect them from the active volcano.

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