Senin, 19 November 2007
One basic principle of Hindu belief is that the universe is structured - things do not happen randomly and it is essential that a balance must be maintained between order and disorder. Spirits are everywhere and ultimately control nature and as such these spirits must be worshipped regularly in order to maintain the balance. Rituals and festivals are the way the Balinese maintain this order. These festivals have great meaning and are the part of the essence of Balinese culture. There are other festivals as well, instituted by the government or other organizations to maintain and preserve certain cultural aspects of Balinese life. The best example of this is the Bali Art Festival - held every year from mid-June through mid-July. If you are planning to visit Bali at about this time it is worth the extra effort to be in Bali on opening day. Never will you have an better opportunity to see Bali's glorious culture. Even if you are in Singapore or other part of the region it is well worth the trip. Below is a brief overview of some of Bali's more important holidays.
NYEPI: Last held on 19 March 2007. Every society in the world should have the Nyepi holiday. This holiday is the Balinese New Year called Içaka New Year. It is a day of total silence throughout the island. No activity is whatsoever is allowed, no traffic at all on the roads, no fire may be lit, use of electricity is banned (except in the tourist hotels). Purification and sacrificial rites are held the day before - culminating at night with Ogoh-Ogoh dancing through the villages. The Ogoh-Ogoh are large demon images carried about the villages joined by all the men trying to make as much noise as possible. The idea is to wake up all the evil spirits on Bali then on Nyepi when the spirits return, Bali is absolutely quiet and the spirits, not able to find anyone, leave the island for good.
TUMPEK LANDEP: The historical roots of Tumpek Landep trace to rites that for the blessing and sharpening of weapons of conflict. Over the generations the meaning was expanded to include any tool or instrument made of metal eventually including bicycles, motorcycles and cars. Tumpek Landep is, in fact, a day set aside for sharpening all the "weapons of our lives." Tumpek Landep is a day for evaluation and retrospection on how well we have mastered that knowledge for the benefit of the world. Accordingly, Tumpek Landep seeks to honor human skills and ingenuity and the tools and technology used in practicing those skills.Tumpek Landep is the day devoted to Sang Hyang Pasupati, the lord of all metal implements, when blessing ceremony is given to heirlooms weapons and other metal tools (including cars and other vehicles) for magical power and proper function, held at every family compound, especially at smiths and garages.
TUMPEK KRULUT: The Balinese Hindus will celebrate Tumpek Krulut on Saturday, August 11st 2007. Tumpek Krulut is dedicated for all musical instruments, mask, and other tool for art performances that are used in the numerous religious ceremonies in Bali. The Tumpek Krulut takes its name from the name of week of its occasion. It is celebrated every 210 days, in the 17th week of Balinese Pawukon cycle (a cycle consist of 30 weeks). On this special day, offerings are given to pay homage to the musical instruments, masks, and dance costumes. The instruments and other paraphernalia are cleaned, decorated with young coconut leaf offerings, given a special set of offering and sprinkled with holy water. The members of the group that use the instruments, costumes and masks, pray together and ask a blessing from the God.
GALUNGAN: Last held on Wednesday 27 June 2007. This is the most important Balinese holiday and symbolizes the victory of virtue (Dharma) over Evil (Adharma). The holiday is characterized by putting "Penjor" (tall Bamboo poles laboriously decorated with woven coconut leaves, cakes and flowers), on the right side of every house entrance. It is important for the Balinese to visit all their family temples on this day which sometimes requires a lot of driving around.
KUNINGAN: Last held on Saturday 07July 2007. This holiday takes place ten days after Galungan, bringing the Balinese New Year holiday period to a close. Ceremonies are held for ancestral spirits.
SARASWATI: Will be held on Saturday 10 November 2007. The day devoted to Sanghyang Aji Saraswati, Goddes symbolizing knowledges and arts and when blessing ceremony is given to holy scriptures, literatures of sciences and arts held at every family compound.
PAGARWESI: The Balinese Hindus will celebrate a very special day devoted to Hyang Pramesti Guru and Hyang Pitara (ancestors), which is meant to ask for protection and prosperity. It is celebrated at every family temple and holy place throughout Bali.Pagerwesi day has a close relationship within Saraswati day. It falls 4 days after Saraswati day and there is continuous meaning in between. After people received knowledge on Saraswati day, they must remind that the knowledge is transferred through guru or teacher and Pagerwesi is the day to show our respect to the teacher and the main guru (God or Siva).
PEMACEKAN AGUNG: Last held on Monday 02 July 2007. Praying for Sang Hyang Widhi, presenting canang. In the afternoon, offerings are also presented to the evil power of Sang Kala Tiga/Panca Maha Buta.
BUDA KLIWON PAHANG: The Balinese Hindus will celebrate Buda Kliwon Pahang day on Wednesday August 1st 2007. Buda Kliwon Pahang or Buda Kliwon Pegat Wakan, the end of the Galungan celebration series. It is a day when Balinese are busy with post galungan and Kuningan waste material, including uprooting of penjor poles, to restore a clean and orderly environment are burnt and buried in the sacred yard of houses or merajan.
TUMPEK KANDANG: The Balinese Hindus wil celebrate Tumpek Kandang day on Saturday September 15th 2007. falls five weeks later on Saturday of Uye, the 22d week of the Pawukon cycle. The name comes from kandang, the Balinese word for the household animal pen, because this is the day to honour domestic animals, especially cows and pigs, which are highly valued by the Balinese. Please be advised that this page is updated monthly for the succeeding two months ie. for events in June please check back in May.
Temple Celebrations: 10 October, at Pathirtan Pura Dalem Puri - Besakih, Pura Pemayun - Banyuning - Buleleng, Pura Desa Bubuhan - Seririt - Buleleng, Pura Dalem Penarukan - Ds. Pulasari - Bangli, Pura Pasek Gelgel Boading Kaba - Kaba - Tabanan, Pura Agung Penataran Besakih.Tumpek Wayang: 20 October, Tumpek wayang, a special day devoted to Sang Hyang Sangkara, the Lord of Puppeteers, when blessing ceremony is given to shadow puppet play set.Temple Celebrations: 20 October, at Pura Majapahit Jembrana, Pura Pedarman Sukawati Besakih, Pura Pedarman Mengwi - Besakih, Pura Pedharman Kaba - Kaba - Besakih, Pura Pedharman Bakas - Besakih, Pura Manik Dalang Ds. Pemaron - Buleleng, Pura Panti Gelgel Pengembungan - Sesetan - Badung, Pura Bhatara Ratu Alit - Ratu Alit Lingsir - Ds. Singekerta - Ubud, Pura Agung Arya Bang Pinatih - Ds. Getakan - Klungkung Pura Ida Ratu Mas Bungkulan Satrya - Buleleng, Pura Dadya Kaja Kangin - Desa Pesedahan - Manggis - Karangasem.Temple Celebrations: 23 October, at Pura Dalem -Ds. Adat Bungkulan - Satya Bungkulan - Buleleng.Temple Celebrations: 24 October , at Pura Basukian - Besakih, Meru Pasek Gelgel - Ds. Les - Buleleng, Pura Pasek Gelgel - Br. Jawa Tengah - Buleleng, Pura Pengubengan, Pura Tirtha Besakih, Pura Penataran Agung - Padang, Pura Penataran Nusa Penida - Klungkung, Pura Warapsari Semarapura - Klungkung, Pura Gowa - Besakih, Pura Paibon Ki Pasek Gelgel - Ds. Kedonganan Kuta - Badung, Pura Dadia Pejenengan Pasek Gelgel - Ds. Kekeran - Buleleng.Temple Celebrations: 25 October, at Pura Batu Madeg - Besakih, Pura Pasar Sebudi - Karangasem, Pura Bale Agung Bondalem - Buleleng Pura Kehen - Bangli, Pura Desa Panji - Buleleng, Pura Desa Penglatan - Buleleng, Pura Celuk Agung Ds. Anturan - Buleleng, Aci Penaung Banyu at Pura Batu Madeg Besakih, Pura Dalem Puri Agugn - Kintamani - Bangli, Pura Kentel Gumi - Ds. Batur - Bangli, Pura Puncak Bukit - Tampak Siring - Gianyar, Pura Bukita - Ds. Selet - Buleleng, Pura Dalem Balikang - Ds. Pinggan - Kintamani, Pura TampurhyangPusat Kawitan Ahagotra Catur Sanak - Ds. Songan - Kintamani, Usabha Sambah at Pura Puseh - Ds. Pesedahan - Manggis - Karangasem.Temple Celebrations: 26 October, at Pura Jro Dalem - Ds. Bondalem - Buleleng, Pura Pasar Agung - Besakih - Ds. Sebudi - Karangasem.Temple Celebrations: 30 October, at Pura Desa, Pura Puncak - Br. Taman - Bedulu, Pura Pasek Magening - Kediri, Pura Lawang Agung - Ds. Banyuatis - Buleleng, Pura Pasek Undagi Timpag - Krambitan - Tabanan, Meru Pasek - Padang Rata Padangbai- Karangasem.Temple Celebrations: 31 October, at Pura Desa Galiran - Baktisegara - Buleleng, Pura Agung Pasek Gelgel Sibangkaja - Abiansemal - Badung, Pura Dalem Samprangan - Gianyar, Pura Majapahit - Ds. Bitera - Gianyar.
November 07
Temple Celebrations: 09 November, Aci-aci penaung at Pura Batu Madeg - Besakih.Saraswati day: 10 November, The day devoted to Sanghyang Aji Saraswati, Goddes symbolizing knowledges and arts and when blessing ceremony is given to holy scriptures, literatures of sciences and arts held at every family compound.Temple Celebrations: 10 November, at Pura Pemaksan - Banyuning - Buleleng, Pura Taman Alit - Ds. Banyusari - Buleleng.Temple Celebrations: 12 November, at Pura Jati Jembrana, Pura Pemaksan - Ds. Pesedahan - Manggis - Karangasem.Temple Celebrations: 14 November, at Pura Kehen Bangli, Pura Laban Sindujiwa - Kedewatan - Ubud, Pura Siwa/Pasek tohjiwa - Penebel - Tabanan, Pura Padang Sakti Tangtu - Kesiman, Pura Luhur Puncak Bukit Sangkur - Ds. Kembangmerta, Kec. Baturiti - Tabanan.Temple Celebrations: 24 November, at Pura Ida Ratu Besakih, Pura Kertha Bnyuning - Buleleng, Pura Arya Bang Pinatih - Br. Peguyangan - Buleleng, Meru Pasek Gelgel - Ds. Selat - Buleleng, Meru Pasek Tatar Bale Agung - Buleleng, Pura Taman - Ds. Bubunan - Buleleng, Pura Pasek Gelgel - Pedungan - Badung, Pura Pasek Tangkas - Kediri - Tabanan, Pura Toya Katipat - Ds. Wanegiri - Buleleng, Pura Pasupati Wongaya - Ds. Sangsit - Buleleng Temple Celebrations: 24 November, at Pura Desa Bubunan - Buleleng, Aci Panyeeb Brahma at Pura Kiduling Ktreteg Besakih, Pura Dalem - Ds. Bondalem - Buleleng. Temple Celebrations: 28 November, at Pura Puseh , Pura Desa - Bebalang Bangli, Pura Dalem Purancak - Badung, Pura Pasek Bendesa Hyang - Selat - Krobokan - Badung
Temple Celebrations: 09 November, Aci-aci penaung at Pura Batu Madeg - Besakih.Saraswati day: 10 November, The day devoted to Sanghyang Aji Saraswati, Goddes symbolizing knowledges and arts and when blessing ceremony is given to holy scriptures, literatures of sciences and arts held at every family compound.Temple Celebrations: 10 November, at Pura Pemaksan - Banyuning - Buleleng, Pura Taman Alit - Ds. Banyusari - Buleleng.Temple Celebrations: 12 November, at Pura Jati Jembrana, Pura Pemaksan - Ds. Pesedahan - Manggis - Karangasem.Temple Celebrations: 14 November, at Pura Kehen Bangli, Pura Laban Sindujiwa - Kedewatan - Ubud, Pura Siwa/Pasek tohjiwa - Penebel - Tabanan, Pura Padang Sakti Tangtu - Kesiman, Pura Luhur Puncak Bukit Sangkur - Ds. Kembangmerta, Kec. Baturiti - Tabanan.Temple Celebrations: 24 November, at Pura Ida Ratu Besakih, Pura Kertha Bnyuning - Buleleng, Pura Arya Bang Pinatih - Br. Peguyangan - Buleleng, Meru Pasek Gelgel - Ds. Selat - Buleleng, Meru Pasek Tatar Bale Agung - Buleleng, Pura Taman - Ds. Bubunan - Buleleng, Pura Pasek Gelgel - Pedungan - Badung, Pura Pasek Tangkas - Kediri - Tabanan, Pura Toya Katipat - Ds. Wanegiri - Buleleng, Pura Pasupati Wongaya - Ds. Sangsit - Buleleng Temple Celebrations: 24 November, at Pura Desa Bubunan - Buleleng, Aci Panyeeb Brahma at Pura Kiduling Ktreteg Besakih, Pura Dalem - Ds. Bondalem - Buleleng. Temple Celebrations: 28 November, at Pura Puseh , Pura Desa - Bebalang Bangli, Pura Dalem Purancak - Badung, Pura Pasek Bendesa Hyang - Selat - Krobokan - Badung
