Meaning of Galungan in Bali

Posted by Administrator on 23rd October, 2013

 Hari Raya Galungan Hindus which is celebrated once every 6 months , according to the Balinese calendar calendar day kliwon Dungulan Buddha . Galungan word in ancient Javanese language means to win , and the meaning of Galungan celebration is to celebrate the victory of dharma / adharma virtue / kebhatilan and deliver to gratitude and angayubagia before Ida Sang Hyang Widhi / almighty God Almighty on the creation of the world and everything in it and the gifts that have been bestowed upon him . If you happen to vacation in Bali and do travel you will see Penjor lined the side of the road , look beautiful and wonderful .

Penjor Galungan Feast Galungan meaning described in the palm Sunarigama ; Wednesday POND Dungulan name Galungan , and point the air- only spiritual light in order to get a view to eliminate clutter and resist all thoughts . So , Galungan is to unite our forces in order to gain spiritual self and the establishment of the brightest minds . To win dharma or virtue , there are some series of ceremonies that need to be implemented , the previous celebrate Sugihan Java , then Sugihan Bali , Penyekeban , penyajaan , penampahan then peak at Galungan . And a series of ceremonies after Galungan Galungan is sweet and Pahing

Galungan is a big celebration for Hindus , traditional markets are also crowded by people who will buy the preparations for Hari Raya Galungan , ranging from the purchase of fruits , flowers , cake , coconut and one of the most important is the whole bamboo necessary for the manufacture of ornamental Penjor in the creation of art and placed right next to the front door of the house , looked lined up neatly along the way , looks so beautiful and festive .

Hari Raya GalunganSemua Hindu ceremony on the island of the gods can be celebrated with the levels based on one's ability , to celebrate the most low level or major until levels Nistaning main or main utamaning , so however that the most important form is the ability and sincerity so as to keep the main , do not require people to the cost is high . There is also to be large enough to pay for a religious ceremony that would have been returned to the ability , sincerity and a sense of a belief , not calculated mathematically . It would be nice if we are able and sincere , indirectly helping others turn the wheels of the economy . Are identical and the island is known as a tourist destination , it is very important for us to always be diligent with religious ceremonies and activities in order to maintain security and Bali taksunya .

Last changed: 25th November, 2013 at 9:39 AM

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