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Halaman kampus Institut Agama Hindu Negeri (IAHN) Gde Pudja Mataram, Kamis (4/9/2025) sore, dipadati umat dan tokoh Hindu dari berbagai daerah di Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB). Mereka hadir dalam doa bersama bertajuk Hindu Berjapa untuk Indonesia Damai yang diinisiasi oleh Direktorat Jenderal Bimbingan Masyarakat (Ditjen Bimas) Hindu Kementerian Agama RI. Rektor IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram, Prof. Dr. Ir. I Wayan Wirata, A.Ma., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd., menindaklanjuti program tersebut dengan mengundang seluruh unsur masyarakat Hindu, mulai dari para sulinggih, pemangku, pimpinan dan anggota organisasi masyarakat Hindu se-NTB, termasuk PHDI, ICHI, P3I, WHDI, BDDN, DHI, Sarathi, Puskor Hindunesia, RBKS, sivitas akademika, hingga para brahmacari dari pasraman. Acara berlangsung khidmat dengan doa dipimpin oleh Manggala Dharma Upapati, Ida Pedanda Gde Kertha Arsa, bersama Walaning Dharma Upapati, Ida Pedanda Gde Duija Putra. Doa diiringi lantunan genta para pemangku yang tergabung dalam organisasi Pinandita Sanggrahan Nusantara (PSN) NTB, menciptakan suasana religius dan penuh penghayatan. Kehadiran Kabid Bimas Hindu bersama jajaran serta penyuluh agama Hindu semakin menegaskan kuatnya dukungan pemerintah terhadap upaya menjaga kerukunan, persatuan, dan kedamaian bangsa melalui doa lintas wilayah. Menurut Prof. Wirata, kegiatan ini tidak hanya menjadi momentum spiritual, tetapi juga sarana mempererat kebersamaan umat Hindu di NTB. Doa yang kita panjatkan bersama ini adalah ikhtiar suci agar Indonesia senantiasa diberkahi kedamaian dan kerukunan, ujarnya. By: PM; Penyuting Gambar: Dewa Satria

Mataram, August 31, 2025 The State Hindu Institute of Gde Pudja Mataram (IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram) was honored to host the Director General of Hindu Community Guidance at the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Prof. Dr. Drs. I Nengah Duija, M.Si., in a Performance Motivation Development Program for structural and functional officials on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Held at the 2nd-floor meeting hall of the Rectorate Building, the event gathered the entire leadership line of IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram. Rector Prof. Dr. Ir. I Wayan Wirata, A.Ma., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd. opened the session with warm appreciation for the Director Generals presence despite his demanding national agenda. He also called on all officials to carefully absorb and follow up on the directions that would be delivered. In his keynote address, Prof. Duija conveyed a series of inspiring messages. He underlined the importance of campus branding as the backbone of institutional progress, encouraging every unit to formulate clear strategies for the future. He also highlighted the value of collaboration, stating that policies from the Ministry, the Directorate, and the Rector must be implemented with shared commitment. Beyond administrative focus, Prof. Duija invited the academic community to hold collective prayers for peace in the nation, as instructed by the Minister of Religious Affairs. He emphasized that in the midst of social and political challenges currently facing the nation, the academic community has a moral responsibility to contribute to harmony through spiritual strength. According to him, prayer is not only a form of devotion but also a unifying force that brings together differences in the spirit of solidarity and national integrity.reflecting the spiritual foundation of higher education. Do not be complacent. Our lecturers must remain focused on their professional growth while contributing to the collective advancement of the campus. Together, we bear the responsibility to build a strong, respected, and future-ready institution, Prof. Duija emphasized. The program also served as a platform to strengthen the sense of togetherness among the officials. Participants were reminded that the success of IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram lies not only in individual achievements but also in collective synergy, where every policy and initiative is carried out with shared dedication and accountability. Many attendees expressed that the session provided a renewed spirit and clarity of direction for their roles within the institution. The closing moments marked by an interactive dialogue and group photo symbolized the unity and enthusiasm to implement the Director Generals guidance, reinforcing IAHN Gde Pudja Matarams commitment to becoming a leading Hindu higher education institution in Indonesia. By: DKS; Penyunting Gambar : Dewa Satria; (Tim Humas dan Protokol)

Dalam gelaran Wisuda Program Pascasarjana ke XI dan Program Sarjana ke XXIV Institut Agama Hindu Negeri (IAHN) Gde Pudja Mataram (30/08/2025), yang berlangsung di Aula Lantai III IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram dengan Tema Penguatan Spirit Kebangsaan dan Lokal Wisdom Menuju Indonesia Emas 2045. Acara Wisuda semakin terasa istimewa dengan kehadiran tamu-tamu penting. Acara ini dihadiri oleh Direktur Jenderal Bimbingan Masyarakat Hindu Kementerian Agama Republik Indonesia, Rektor IAHN Mpu Kuturan Singaraja, Ketua STAHN Klaten, Rektor UIN Mataram, Kantor Wilayah Kementerian Agama Provinsi NTB, Tokoh Agama, Tokoh Masyarakat, Pimpinan Perguruan Tinggi Se Kota Mataram, Para Pimpinan Instansi Pemerintahan di wilayah Propinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat dan Kota Mataram, Para Pimpinan atau Perwaklilan Lembaga Swadaya Masyarakat se Kota Mataram dan para undangan lainnya. Ketua Panitia Ibu Ni Made Ayu Gempa Wati, S.Ag.,M.Pd.H juga menyampaikan bahwa Wisuda Tahap II ini berjumlah 179 Wisudawan setelah 69 Wisudawan di Tahap I sehingga menjadi jumlah lulusan terbanyak di Tahun 2025 yaitu 248 Lulusan. Sehingga pada tahap II menggunakan dua lokasi kegiatan mengingat kapasitas di Aula Lantai III tidak cukup untuk pendamping di halaman kampus IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram. Dalam acara tersebut diawali dengan pembukaan Sidang Senat terbuka, oleh Ketua Senat Bapak Prof Dr Drs. I Nyoman Murba Widhana, ,M.Ag. yang dilanjutkan dengan Sambutan Rektor Institut Agama Hindu Negeri Gde Pudja Mataram Prof. Dr. Ir. I Wayan Wirata, A.Ma.,S.E.,M.Si.,M.Pd., dalam sambutannya Rektor memberikan ucapan selamat sekaligus menaruh harapan besar kepada para wisudawan agar nantinya mampu berperan aktif serta lebih produktif dan inovatif sehingga memberikan kontribusi besar membangun masyarakat bangsa dan negara. Menjadi Wisudawan yang rendah hati jangan menjadi sarjana yang membuat masalah dan tetap menjaga nama baik almamater. Dalam kesempatanya Direktur Jenderal Bimbingan Masyarkat Hindu Kementerian Agama Republik Indonesia Bapak Prof. Dr. Drs. I Nengah Duija, M.Si berkenan untuk memberikan sambutanya, beliau menitik beratkan pada para pemimpin agar menjadi pembelajar, bisa mengarahkan orang yang tidak terarah menjadi terarah. Pemimpin harus selesai dulu dengan dirinya,menggerakkan organisasi tanpa kepentingan, pemimpin harus ikhlas dan siap dikritik. Bapak Dirjen menyampaikan juga selamat kepada Wisudawan agar setelah ini dapat berkontribusi kepada masyarakat, agama, bangsa dan negara. Selain itu, acara juga dirangkaikan dengan Orasi Ilmiah oleh Dr. I Gusti Ngurah Ketut Putra,S.Ag., M.Ag yang bertajuk " Pengelolaan Pendidikan Berbasis Manajemen Talenta Berkearifan Hindu Bagi Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan Hindu", dan selanjutnya, dimeriahkan dengan penampilan Kebesaran yang dipentaskan oleh para mahasiswa. Tari Kebesaran menjadi representasi dari kekayaan budaya dan seni Hindu yang kaya akan nilai-nilai spiritual dan keindahan. Tidak hanya itu, momen emosional juga terjadi saat piagam penghargaan diserahkan kepada Wisudawan berpredikat terbaik pada masing masing program studi dan Penghargaan Bagi Ketua Organisasi Kemahasiswaan BEM dan UKM yang di Wisuda. Penghargaan ini menjadi bentuk apresiasi lembaga atas dedikasi dan kerja keras dan kontribusinya kepada almamater. By: P26

Mataram, 26 Agustus 2025 - Rektor IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram, Prof. Dr. Ir. I Wayan Wirata, A.Ma., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd. beserta Tim PKM melaksanakan pengabdian di Kabupaten Sumbawa, Provinsi NTB. Aksi Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PKM) merupakan bagian dari pelaksanaan kewajiban Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan secara berkelompok lintas program studi, diikuti oleh pegawai, dan mahasiswa berjumlah 10 orang. Fokus PKM dilaksanakan pada 23 - 27 Agustus 2025 di Banjar Suka Duka, Kota Sumbawa. Adapun tema dari pengabdian unggulan ini adalah Pembinaan Umat Berbasis Moderasi Beragama untuk Mendukung Perubahan Institut Menuju Universitas. Selain fokus melaksanakan pengabdian, Rektor IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram juga berkesempatan menandatangani Memorandum of Understanding dengan Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Sumbawa (STAIS). Rangkaian kegiatan PKM meliputi program pembinaan umat, dharma wacana, dharma tula, dharma gita, pelatihan aksara Bali, majejahitan, public speaking, weda wakya, tari, serta pembentukan pengurus Pesantian Janana Gita Santhi. Selain memberikan berbagai pola edukasi berbasis moderasi beragama, Tim PKM juga berkesempatan memberikan bantuan sarana pendukung kegiatan di Banjar Gede Suka Duka, Kota Sumbawa. Rektor IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram, Prof. Dr. Ir. I Wayan Wirata, A.Ma., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd. berharap program pembinaan umat berbasis moderasi beragama sebagai pondasi dalam melaksanakan aktivitas hidup bermasyarakat. Saya berharap moderasi beragama dapat menjadi pondasi kita dalam hidup di masyarakat yang dinamis ini, semoga langkah kecil yang kami abdikan dapat bermanfaat dalam membentuk SDM yang humanis, ungkap Prof. Wirata. By:P26

Mataram, August 28, 2025 The State Hindu Institute (IAHN) Gde Pudja Mataram has taken part in the dana punia program facilitated by the Badan Dana Dharma Nasional (BDDN) of West Nusa Tenggara Province. The initiative was carried out in the spirit of unity and gotong royong (mutual cooperation), with the shared vision of building the Gerbang Kemandirian Umat or Gateway to Community Self-Reliance. The collected funds are to be managed by BDDN and allocated to support six strategic pillars: community welfare; health assistance for pandita and pinandita (Hindu spiritual leaders); education and human resource development for Hindus; strengthening Hindu community organizations; economic empowerment programs; humanitarian and social aid; and long-term investment initiatives. The fund handover was officially conducted at Pura Saraswati, IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram campus, in conjunction with the Upanayana ceremony, highlighting the sacred and communal spirit of the occasion. Representing BDDN NTB at the event were Mr. I Ketut Sutarjana, serving as Treasurer II, and Mr. I Gede Oka Budiana, Secretary III. On behalf of BDDN, Mr. Sutarjana expressed his appreciation, stating, We sincerely thank IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram for this meaningful contribution. This support is not only financial but also symbolic of the shared commitment to building the self-reliance of the Hindu community. We hope this collaboration can continue sustainably in the years to come. In response, Prof. Dr. Ir. I Wayan Wirata, A.Ma., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd., Rector of IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram, reaffirmed the institutes dedication, saying, We are honored to be part of this noble initiative. The values of solidarity and mutual cooperation embodied in the dana punia program are aligned with our academic mission and spiritual responsibility. IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram will continue to work hand in hand with BDDN and the wider community to support the welfare, education, and empowerment of our people. As a follow-up, IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram announced that the dana punia activity will be regularly held every semester and will involve the participation of all institutional leaders. This step reflects the institutes long-term commitment to making social contributions a permanent part of its academic and spiritual journey. The participation of IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram in the dana punia program is expected to inspire greater collaboration between academic institutions, religious organizations, and the wider community in supporting sustainable growth and shared prosperity. by: DKS

Sumbawa, August 24, 2025 The State Hindu Institute (IAHN) Gde Pudja Mataram and the Islamic College of Sumbawa (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Sumbawa/STAIS) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The signing ceremony was held at the STAIS campus in Desa Penyaring, Moyo Utara District, Sumbawa Regency. The MoU was signed by Ahmad Jaya, S.Pd., M.T, Chairman of STAIS, and Prof. Dr. Ir. I Wayan Wirata, A.Ma., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd., Rector of IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram. The agreement outlines a comprehensive collaboration focusing on the Tri Dharma of Higher Education: Education, Research, and Community Service. Through this partnership, both institutions will explore joint academic programs, student and faculty exchanges, collaborative research projects, and community empowerment initiatives. In the field of Education, the two campuses will strengthen curriculum development, organize seminars and workshops, and promote innovation and interfaith dialogue. For Research, the institutions will initiate collaborative studies addressing local, national, and global issues, fostering joint publications and knowledge dissemination. Meanwhile, in Community Service, both parties will design programs aimed at empowering local communities, promoting social harmony, and advancing sustainable development in Sumbawa and beyond. Rector Prof. Dr. Ir. I Wayan Wirata expressed optimism about the cooperation, stating: This MoU reflects our shared vision to advance the quality of higher education. By integrating our strengths in education, research, and service, we will not only enrich the academic environment but also contribute meaningfully to society. This partnership is a model of how different faith-based institutions can work hand in hand for the common good. Similarly, Chairman Ahmad Jaya underlined the significance of the agreement: We are very pleased to collaborate with IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram. This cooperation will open opportunities for our students and lecturers to grow academically and professionally. More importantly, it strengthens the spirit of unity, tolerance, and mutual respect, which are essential values in our diverse society. The MoU will remain valid for a period of five years from the date of signing, providing a sustainable framework for long-term academic and community-based initiatives. Following the signing, representatives from both institutions held a joint discussion session, outlining specific action plans and potential programs to implement the MoU effectively. These include collaborative workshops, faculty development activities, and cross-institutional mentoring programs. Both institutions emphasized that this cooperation is not merely symbolic but is designed to produce tangible outcomes. By combining resources and expertise, IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram and STAIS Sumbawa are committed to fostering innovation, broadening research capacity, and delivering meaningful contributions to the community. The ceremony concluded with a group photo session involving the leadership and the faculty members from both institutions. The moment marked a new chapter of academic synergy and reaffirmed the commitment of both IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram and STAIS Sumbawa to nurture excellence, inclusivity, and service to the wider community. (by: DKS)