Balinese Ceremonies and Customs by P. B.inggris vivin

NGABEN

vivintriwulan2811 — 2023-06-13 06:41:44 UTC

Ngaben is a Balinese custom that is usually carried out when a family member dies. This ceremony is carried out by burning the corpse or cremation of the corpse.

The meaning of cremation is to return the spirits of the deceased to their place of origin, as a sign of the sincerity of the family left behind.

Omed Omedan

vivintriwulan2811 — 2023-06-13 06:47:49 UTC

Another Balinese tribal custom is Omed-omedan. This tradition can only be done by women and men who are single or do not have a partner.

The reason is, between young couples will attract each other and kiss. This tradition is carried out after Nyepi as a form of joy at Banjar Kaja, Sesetan Village, Denpasar.

Ngaben

vivintriwulan2811 — 2023-06-13 06:52:52 UTC

Ngaben is a Balinese custom that is usually carried out when a family member dies. This ceremony is carried out by burning the corpse or cremation of the corpse.

The meaning of cremation is to return the spirit of the deceased to their place of origin, as a sign of the sincerity of the family left behind.

Omed Omedan

vivintriwulan2811 — 2023-06-13 06:54:15 UTC

Another Balinese tribal custom is Omed-omedan. This tradition can only be done by women and men who are single or do not have a partner.

The reason is, between young couples will attract each other and kiss. This tradition is carried out after Nyepi as a form of joy at Banjar Kaja, Sesetan Village, Denpasar.

Melasti

vivintriwulan2811 — 2023-06-13 06:55:39 UTC

Prior to Nyepi, Hindus in Bali usually carry out the Melasti ceremony. This ceremony is carried out by visiting several springs, such as the beach and means to purify oneself.

Mepandes

vivintriwulan2811 — 2023-06-13 06:57:46 UTC

This traditional ceremony is also known as Cut Teeth. Usually, those who carry out this ceremony are children who are considered to have grown up.

Meanwhile, the child's upper canine teeth will be scraped. This is done to eliminate the bad character that exists in humans.

Ngerupuk

vivintriwulan2811 — 2023-06-13 07:01:11 UTC

Apart from Melasti, Ngerupuk is also part of the Nyepi ceremony. This ceremony is performed to expel the evil Bhuta Kala from human life and disturb Nyepi.

This ceremony is also usually performed in conjunction with the ogoh-ogoh parade.

Galungan and Nguningan

vivintriwulan2811 — 2023-06-13 07:04:32 UTC

Galungan is a Balinese ceremony and custom that is performed to commemorate the creation of the universe. This ceremony is carried out by praying at each house to the surrounding temple.

Meanwhile, Kuningan is usually close to Galungan. This holiday is carried out by preparing yellow offerings.

Otonan

vivintriwulan2811 — 2023-06-13 07:05:35 UTC

Otonan is also considered as a birthday ceremony in Bali. This ceremony is held every six months as a form of gratitude to the Creator.

Piodalan

vivintriwulan2811 — 2023-06-13 07:06:53 UTC

This ceremony is carried out as a form of obligation to pay a debt to the Creator. Because, piodalan is interpreted as a celebration of the anniversary of a holy place.

Saraswati

vivintriwulan2811 — 2023-06-13 07:10:15 UTC

Every six months, Hindus in Bali always carry out the Saraswati day. This celebration is interpreted as the day of the decline or creation of knowledge.