GALUNGAN DAY

Galungan Holiday in Bali

For the Balinese (Hindus), Galungan is paweton jagat (ritual festivity on the creation of the universe along with its contents). When was this macrocosm precisely created and how old is it now? No one knows it exactly! However, the Balinese celebrate Galungan just like they do on their birthdays in compliance with the Balinese calendar, and not by their date of birth. In addition, the celebration of Galungan conveys the meaning as the triumph of dharma (righteousness) against adharma (unrighteousness). Dharma and adharma are consistent with the day-to-day lives that involve proper and improper things.On Galungan day, the Hindu community offer oblations, either individually or together. The sacrifice is begun at Merajan (family temple in every house compound), then Merajan Gede (larger family temple) up to public temples. “By nature, such oblations consist of patram (leaf), puspam (flower), palam (fruit), toyam (water) and fire. While, the pork that is slaughtered on the day before Galungan, some is intended for oblation and the rest for consumption,” ,the Galungan celebration is considered to have come to an end.On the following day, Umanis Galungan is a mutual visit among families, neighbours and wider general public to maintain social relationships. This day is called nganyarin as a new day. Import of PenjorOne day before Galungan, a penjor is erected in front of the house entrance gate. "Penjor" (Pole) on the "Galungan" Festivity The Galungan festivity is invariably marked with the installation of a pole -‘penjor’- in front of the entrance gate of the house compound. Installation of this pole (‘penjor’) is meant to represent the reverence to the Almighty God along with His Ishta-Devata (Deities becoming the object of one’s special pious attention) abode at Besakih Temple. As a matter of fact, all Hindus in Bali will present offerings on this Galungan to Besakih Temple. However, due to carefulness and efficiency considerations, the maharishi in the past created the culture of ‘penjor’ –pole, that made it into a medium (uparengga) of the Hindu’s devotion to God along with His manifestation at Besakih Temple. The word penjor (pole) is derived from a Balinese word peenyor meaning pengajum or pengastawa or devotion. Accordingly, the meaning of penjor is a medium of devotion to the Lord Shiva along with His manifestation at Besakih Temple. On that account, making ‘penjor’- pole on the Galungan day requires particular requirements as it does not reveal merely an ornament. Elements of penjor are composed of: white fabric (symbol of Ishvara’s power); bamboo (of Mahesora); cakes (of Brahma); coconut (of Rudra); young coconut leaf (of Mahadeva); assorted leaves (of Sankara); tubers or fruits (of Vishnu); sugar cane (of Sambu); Ardha Candra shrine (of Shiva) and oblation (of Sadhashiva and Paramashiva). Penjor - pole for the sake of ritual interest can be distinguished from its shrine employed, namely taking the form of ardha candra (literally half moon) representing the sovereignty of Lord Shiva. However, confusion on installing the shrine of this penjor still occurs many times. Some install it facing the road, while the rest do it the other way around, mostly based on the interpretation of the one who installs it. However, according to some references, they suggest to install it facing the road.

Tourism Attractions in Badung Regency

Tourism Attractions in Badung Regency There are many places of interest in Badung Regency such as Dalung Sari Turtle Farm, Nusa Dua , Kuta Bali, Seminyak, Peti Tenget beach , Kedonganan, Tanah Wuuk , Pelage , Petang , Sangeh Maonkey forest, Nung nung waterfall, Waka Telaga , Ayung River Rafting, Uluwatu temple, Petitenget temple, Sadha temple and Taman Ayun temple. Nusa Dua. It means “ Two Island ‘ In bahasa Indonesia. This is one of the premier resort areas in the world. The area is located 20 minutes of the Ngurah Rai international airport , Denpasar and is a short drive to many of bali attraction and beauty beaches . This is the home of any of Bali’s world class luxury resort hotel. Jimbaran This area is just short south of Kedonganan beach and has a very beautiful white sand beach area and clear sea water that is suitable for recreation and relaxation. It is quieter that its neighboring beaches and one will find nice hotel and mostly sea food served at Jimbaran’s restaurant. Jimbaran is in fact famous for its delicious seafood, particularly its typical grilled seafood with jimbaran’s secret sauce. You have got to taste it is believe it. Legian Seminya , Petitenget Beach. These beautiful beaches are several kilometer south of kuta . Like its neighboring beaches. These offer a refuge for surfers there are also many facilities for tourist as the result of The kuta expansion . Sangeh Monkey forest Sangeh is the village whose northern part cover about 14 hectares of holy homogeny forest of ‘ Pala trees’ with hundred of monkey in habitants. The tree cannot be found on any other part of bali and their existence in this village remains a mystery. Look for lovely mossy temple , which is hidden amongst the tall and gracious ‘ pala ‘ tree. Ayung river rafting. The river Ayung is the longest and largest river in Bali. And along this river, white water rafting was first introduced in Bali. To experience rafting on the river Ayung’s west side is amazing, for besides the enjoyment of challenging rapids, the panorama of the beautiful intact nature area is highlighted by appearance of wild animals along the rafting route such as big bats, black monkey and more. Uluwatu temple At the westernmost tip of Bukit peninsula this is one of Bali None directional Kayangan Jagat temples. The location is dramatic perched on the edge of a high cliff with a picturesque sunset view. The temple was first used for worship by the 11th century holy priest, Empu Kuturan, who came to Bali to bring religious law and to form Desa Adat ( Traditional village ). The area where spectacular sunsets can be viewed is filled with the scent of frangipani blossoms and is also the home of friendly monkeys.

TABANAN REGENCY

This regency is very famous for Tanah Lot temple. The regency, led by Bupati I Nyoman Adi Wiryatama, BA also has a lot of tourism resorts such as Bedugul (lake of Beratan) with its cold temperature. Tabanan also has other tourist attractions such as Alas Kedaton, Jatiluwih terraced rice-fields, Pacung village or Soka beach.