March 2010

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Odalan, Temple anniversary celebrations at :
- Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, Candikuning village, Tabanan regency
- Pura Batu Klotok, South beach of Semarapura, the capital town of Klungkung regency
- Pura Dalem waturenggong, Taro Kaja village, Gianyar regency

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Odalan, Temple anniversary celebrations at :
- Pura Penataran Gana, Bebalang village, Bangli regency
- Pura Dalem Gede, Banjar Pande, down town of Bangli
- Pura Pucak Sari ( Monkey forest), Sangeh village, Badung regency

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Odalan, Temple anniversary celebrations at :
- Pura Penataran Sasih, Pejeng village, Gianyar regency
- Pura Bukit Mentik, Gunung Lebah village, Bangli regency

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Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad

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Odalan, Temple anniversary celebrations at :
- Pura Kawitan Tangkas Kori Agung, Tangkas village, Klungkung regency
- Pura Siang Kangin Tampuagan , Peninjoan village, Bangli regency.
- Pelinggih Ida Ratu Mas, Penataran agung, Besakih ( The Mother Temple) complex, Karangasem regency

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Galungan” Holiday, The day believed as the victory day of “Dharma” (Virtue) upon “Adharma” (evil) , when the entire island is brightened with festivities while “Penjor” the artistically, decorated, bamboo pole stuck at every house entrance adorning the both symbolizing prosperity. Throughout Bali

Temple anniversary celebration at :
- Pura luhur Watukaru, wongaya Gede, Tabanan village
- Pura Lempuyang Luhur, (on top of Mt. Lempuyang) Purwayu village, Karangasem village
- Pura Kentel Gumi, Banjarangkan village, Klungkung regency

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Odalan, Temple anniversary celebrations at :
- Pura dasar buana, gelgel village, klungkung regency
- Pura Pemerajan Agung, benawah kangin village, gianyar regency

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Mekiyis or Melasti ceremony the procession of Hindu followers carrying temple effigies to the beach for purification ceremony in welcoming “ Nyepi” the Is caka new year
- Sanur and kuta beach

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Tawur Agung Kesanga ceremony, great sacrificial ceremony offered to the underworld spirits for not disturbing human being’s settlement (at 12.00 noon) followed by process of “ogoh-ogoh” (monster-like creatures made from bamboo, papers, and Styrofoam symbolizing evil spirits) in the evening.
- Puputan square, down town of Denpasar city
- Square or cross road of town and village throughout Bali

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Nyepi Day, Caka New Year 1931, a day of absolute silence for Hindu followers, when no activity is done, no fire is lit, no traveling anywhere and no amusement is held for the day and night, Throughout Bali

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Med-Medan -- traditional event, this event is held in connection with “Nyepi” the Caka new year, involving maidens and bachelors of the village as to strengthen brotherhood and understanding among the youth. Initiated with prayer at the local temple, the group members then hug one another, getting roughly wet under water sprouted by someone. It’s a cheerful moment for all, held about 15.00 hours. At Banjar Kaja, Sesetan village, south of Denpasar

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Kuningan holiday, the last day of Galungan celebration, believed to be the ascendant day of the ancestral holy spirits and Deities to heaven after sojourning for several day son this material world. On this day, special offering consisted of yellow rice and special dishes are offered while every compound and temple is decorated with ornaments made of young coconut leaves and flowers. Throughout Bali

Temple anniversary celebration at
- Pura Taman Pule, Mas village Ubud, Gianyar regency
- Pura Sadha, Kapal village, Badung regency
- Pura Ularan, takmung village, Klungkung regency
- Pura Dalem Tegal Jaya, Batubulan village, Gianyar regency
- Pura Sakenan, Serangan Island ( Turtle Island)
- Pura Dalem Tenggaling, Guliang village, Bangli regency
-“Makotekan” ceremony, (village purification ceremony), at : Munggu village, district of Mengwi, Badung regency

“Perang Jempana” as part of the temple anniversary celebrations when two group of the temple adherents carrying “Jempana” ( Temple effigy) collides one another as to indicate that the ceremony has been processed properly, at : Pura Panti Timbrah, Pakse Bali Village, Klungkung regency

“ Megarang pipis”, special events (snatching away the money), when certain sun of money is collected from every family compound after holding a ritual, which money is then spread out on the village road, snatched away by the crowd of people. It is believed that by supplying the ancestor holy spirits with the money, the descendants will be rewarded with prosperity in return it is usually held before noon, at : Bongan cina village, south of Tabanan, Tabanan regency

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Temple anniversary celebration at :
- Pura Dalem Panhuman Bujangga, Penatih village, east of Denpasar