Galungan is a special day for Balinese Hindu people. It
celebrates the triumph of good over evil. it is a day for prayer, offerings,
dances and ceremonies. it is also the day that the balinese pay their respect
to the spirit of their ancestors. for more information
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| galungan holiday, ubud, bali, Indonesia (source) |
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| galungan at Baha Village (source) |
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| citizens bring the harvest (source) |
"Galungan " , the day commemorated as the
victory day of "Dharma"( virtue ) upon "Adharma " (evil )
according to the old history of Bali (Purana ) This day is the day of rituals,
festivities and celebrations with "Penjor "the artistically decorated
bamboo-pole stuck at every house entrance, adorning the both sides of the
village-roads symbolizing prosperity. "Umanis Galungan", the day when
the Hindu Followers visit their relatives for thanks giving while asking for
forgiveness. There are several processions need to be done to celebrate
Galungan Day:
PENYEKEBAN (3 days before Galungan) On this day, people begin to prepare the
necessities for the Galungan ceremony. They collect fruits and store them in a
special place until they get ripe.
PENYAJAHAN (2 days before Galungan) On Penyajahan day, people keep on maintaining
awareness, patience and the purity of the soul in order to control the demons.
Another meaning of Penyajahan is making or cooking Balinese cakes (jaja).
Therefore, on this day, people have to cook various kinds of Balinese cakes for
the ceremony to come.
PENAMPAHAN ( 1 day before Galungan) This is the day to slaughter sacrificial animals
like chickens, ducks or pigs. People cook them into various kinds of Balinese
food, such as satay, soup, lawar (a special Balinese food made of meat or
vegetables, mixed with coconut sauce).
GALUNGAN DAY (1 february 2012) On the
Galungan day, Balinese Hindus go to temples and other holy places to pray.
People are dressed in colorful Balinese costumes. Women carry the banten, while
the men and the children walk with them.
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| galungan ceremony - praying renjang dancers on kuta beach (source) |
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| offerings during galungan (source) |
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| galungan at batukau temple (source) |
MANIS GALUNGAN (1 day after Galungan) On this day, Balinese Hindu communities usually
visit their relatives, friends and neighbors. They forgive each other and
remain together. It is also a day to relax and visit places of interest, after
the long days of preparations for the celebration
Happy galungan day ( february 1, 2012)
