Melasti, part of Nyepi Procession.

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BALI NYEPI

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When you attend a Balinese ceremony you get the true essence of what Bali is all about.

It is about family.

The Balinese gather often to worship in such a way that the group is as one family. The children and elders are given the highest of respect and all are blessed as a unit. It is this coherence that will keep this culture alive and well.

Thank you Bali, for sharing this amazing gift with the world.

MELASTI PILGRIMAGES
The Melasti processions take place today, three days prior to the Saka New Year (Nyepi). Participants walk along roads from temples to the coast, where purification rituals take place on the beaches.
Location: The beaches of Read More

Nyepi – Melasti day

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BALI NYEPI

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What is Melasti day?

Melasti Day
On 6 March 2016

Melasti is a Hindu Balinese purification ceremony and ritual, which according to Balinese calendar is held several days prior to the Nyepi holy day. It is observed by Hindus in Indonesia, especially in Bali. Melasti was meant as the ritual to cleanse the world from all the filth of sin and bad karma, through the symbolic act of acquiring the Tirta Amerta, “the water of life”.

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Melasti ceremony is held on the edge of thebeach with the aim to purify oneself of all the bad things in the past and throw it to theocean. In Hindu belief, the source of water such as lake and sea water, are considered as the source of life = Tirta Amrita. In addition to performing prayers, during Melasti ceremony, all of sacred objects which belongs to atemple, such as pralingga or pratima of Lord Ida Sanghyang Widi Wasa, and all of sacred equipments, are being cleaned and purified.

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Hari Pagerwesi.

Hari Pagerwesi, one of Hindu Bali sacred day.

Your Vocab: hari = day.

 

Besides hari Nyepi, the Balinese are also implementing hari Pagerwesi which falls every 210 days or every 6 months in the Hindu calendar. Hari Raya Pagerwesi has meaning as a feast for all common people and clergy. The goal is to enclose the purification of the soul in order to be able to receive the glory and the blessing of God the Creator.

Pagerwesi word meaning a fence made of iron. Literally, it symbolizes everything that is fenced will look sturdy and strong. A property that is protected by iron fence must be of a high value so as to eliminate destructive interference. Pagerwesi ceremony is unique as it is being held in the middle of the night, addressed to the Panca Maha Bhuta representing the five elements of human comprising of earth, water, wind, fire and space. After the ceremonial then usually Samadhi Yoga is implemented which is to reconcile soul and mind as a way to resist evil desire. The best way to experience Hari Pagerwesi is by socializing yourself in the public hence you can feel the sacred atmosphere and the uniqueness of the ceremony.

 

Penjor.

What Penjor means to Balinese people ?

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Your vocabulary today:

  • Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa = Hindu name for God.
  • Upakara = offerings.
  • Tri Hita Karana = Harmony and balanced relationship between God – Nature – Mankind.

 

Hindu religion is famous for so many symbols it used to connecting with Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa . In Hinduism a symbol is known as a means of a true substitution.

Upakara concerns the macrocosmos contents of nature and the microcosmos of human being. It is represented by natural materials of high significance.Together these contents are presented to Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa to achieve a balance of all aspects of life which is calles as  Tri Hita Karana.

There are two types penjor i.e. Sacred Penjor and Read More

Nyepi Procession.

FOR THE NEXT WEEK, PLAN AHEAD

This an intense period of ceremonial activities performed by Balinese Hindus. Some ‘disruptions’ (by Western standards) are inevitable. To the Balinese, they are not ‘disruptions’ at all, but an
integral part of Bali’s spiritual life. They are opportunities for contemplation, purification and celebration. Respect that, and consider these as an opportunity to further understand Balinese
culture. Plan ahead – and you will enjoy the coming week even more.

IMPORTANT DATES:

SUNDAY 6 MARCH 2016 – MELASTI PILGRIMAGES
The Melasti processions take place today, three days prior to the Saka New Year (Nyepi). Participants walk along roads from temples to Read More