August 2010

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Saraswati, the day devoted to God as Sanghyang Aji Saraswati symbolized a Beautiful Goddess of Knowledge, sciences and arts, when blessing ceremony is given to holy scriptures, books of sciences and arts for every family compound throughout Bali

2

Banyupinaruh day, when the Balinese go to every beach, river, lake and spring, to purity themselves and pray for wisdom and wits, at dawn. Throughout Bali,

3

Comaribek day, when blessing ceremony is held for every source of living (rice, barn, spring, etc). throughout Bali

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Pagerwesi holiday and full moon ceremony, The word “ Pagerwesi” literally means “ iron fence” (Pager= fence, wesi= iron). This day is doevoted to “Sanghyang Pramesti Guru” (God as lord of the universe), when Hindu followers pray for strong mental defence to face life obstacles.

Odalan , temple anniversary celebration at :
- Pura Kehen, downtown of Bangli
- Pura Laban sindu Jiwa, Kedewatan village, Gianyar regency
- Pura Dalem Ularan, Banjartatasan downtown of Denpasar.
- Pura dang Kahyangan pengukur-ukur, Pejeng village, Gianyar regency
- Pura Gelap, Besakih (the mother temple complex) Karangasem regency

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Tumpek Landep day the day devoted to Sanghyang Pasupati  (as the Lord of all metal implements) when blessing ceremony is given to heirlooms weapons and the other metal tools ( including cars) for magical power and proper function. Throughout Bali

Odalan , temple anniversary celebration at :
- Pura Penatasan Pande, Kusamba village, Klungkung regency
- Pura Ida Ratu Pande, karangasem ( Mother Temple), Karangasem regency
- Pura Dalem Pingit, taro kaja village, district of Tegalalang, Gianyar regency

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Indonesian Independence Day

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Odalan , temple anniversary celebration at :
- Pura Puseh and Desa Bebalang village, south of the town of Bangli, Bangli regency
- Pura Dalem Perancak, canggu village, Kuta district , Badung regency
- Pura Gede Gunung Agung, Munggu village, district of Mengwi, Badung regency
- Pura Kereban Langit, Sading village, district of Mengwi, Badung regency

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Odalan , temple anniversary celebration at :
- Pura Puseh, Lembeng village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
- Pura dalem Ganda Mayu, downtown of Klungkung
- Pura Dalem lagan, Bebalang village, south of the town of Bangli, Bangli regency

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Odalan , temple anniversary celebration at :
- Pura kahyangan tiga, batur village, Bangli regency.
- Pura Batur, Cemagaon villa district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency