THE GRAND CEREMONY
TO HARMONIZE THE TEMPLE, ITS PRECINCTS,
THE VILLAGE, AS WELL AS THE UNIVERSE

KARYA AGUNG MUPUK PEDAGINGAN, PEDUDUSAN AGUNG

PURA DALEM AGUNG
DESA PAKRAMAN PADANGTEGAL

The Mupuk Pedagingan and Pedudusan Agung ceremony is meant to revitalize the temple, making it fit to receive the Supreme God, Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa, in his personification as the Destroyer who destroys all things in order to recreate them again.

The significance of this special ceremony is to harmonize the three worlds of Balinese Hindu belief. These worlds are:

1. Bhur – Level of the lower beings
2. Bwah – Level of the humans
3. Swah – Level of the Gods

Although it is the village community of Desa Pakraman Padangtegal which cares for and worships at the Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal, the ceremonies are open to all who wish to attend and who are prepared to follow the rules of dress and behavior set down by tradition (adat).

These ceremonies are of extreme importance and usually take place at least once a generation. Preparations began a year ahead with major renovation and refurbishment of the temple, all of which is financed by Desa Pakraman Padangtegal. The preparation of the offerings will begin three months ahead and involve four different hamlets: Padangtegal Kaja, Padangtegal Mekarsari, Padangtegal Kelod and Padang Kencana. These ceremonies are of great significance, not only for the people of the community involved, but for the whole world. The rituals involve adding symbols and offerings that will buried in the foundation of the temple, with the purpose of reviving and strengthening the spiritual energy emanating from the temple, and in the process harmonizing the entire universe.

This multi-faceted ceremony is being carried out to realign the world, which is currently out of balance; its axis is tilting, causing earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wars and chaos.

The way to achieve realignment is mentioned in an old lontar palm text called Brahmawidhisastra,which derives from ancient Hindu scriptures. In Bali, the term “ceremony” or yadnya, means “asking for water”, which in this case, will ensure fertility and prosperity. It is hoped that the rituals being carried out will redress the problems faced today, and restore the earth to its proper balance. Subsequently, humans will become more humane and caring about each other and their environment.

The ritual aspects of the ceremony begin on July 2, 2010, the date determined by the Pedanda(Brahmana high priest). On this day, all materials required for the special offerings prescribed by the Pedanda, the Nuasen, will be collected and purified. In the course of the following months, all these offerings will be prepared with great care. Part of the ritual includes a procession carrying the Bagia, which is an enormous mountain-like offering, symbolizing the entire universe and all of its contents. All of the objects, creatures, elements, and features of the universe are represented in this gigantic offering. It includes, among other things, fruits, roots, metals, coins, thread, and much more. During this temple ceremony, the Bagia will be buried in a very big hole, beneath the foundations of the temple. The procession and planting of the Bagia represents the belief that everything belongs to the universe, and that ultimately everything returns to it.

Although the care of this temple and performance of its traditional rituals are the responsibility of Desa Pakraman Padangtegal, the people of other communities in the area have also contributed and supported by giving their time and skills. It is a shared effort, and it is important that everything is carried out correctly.

The ceremony is, of, and for, the Gods.  It lasts for eleven days, focusing on appeasing the Gods of the lakes, mountains and sea, to whom sacrifices will be made. The animals sacrificed will be reincarnated ot a higher level existence, closer to Nirwana. The western concepts of life and death play no part in these ceremonies. Understanding a belief in the infinity and continuity of life through the process of reincarnation should alleviate some of the unease that westerners feel when confronted with such practices. Try to see things from a Balinese perspective, not from your own cultural point of view. This is a Balinese ceremony. Please judge and experience it accordingly.

The timetable which follows sets out the ceremonial program and performances related to it. Please note that certain rituals are not open to visitors, and these have been marked accordingly in the program. The performances that take place during rituals are known as wali and are sacred. They are not intended as entertainment for spectators but are solemn rituals for Gods. However, there are many other performances related to the ceremony, these are known as balih-balihan and are high quality entertainment for all to enjoy.

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RING PURA PENATARAN DESA PEKRAMAN ABANGAN. KEC.TEGALLALANG.GIANYAR
TANGGAL 23 JUNI S/D26 JULI 2009

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Redité sané mangkin (17/12) ring Pura Pangrebongan, Kesiman, Dénpasar Timur, kawéntenang upacara Ngrébong. Upacara puniki kasub duaning akéh pisan kramané sané karauhan, ngurek ri tatkala ngiring sesuunan Barong lan Rangda ngiter wantilan. Ring suang-suang Barong lan Rangda wénten kirang langkung dasa diri pepatih sané ngaturang ayah ngurek.

Wilangan punika nénten ja pasti, duaning ri tatkala sesuunan Barong lan Rangda ngiter wantilan setata wénten malih krama pangempon sané karauhan.

Yéning becikang nyingak, ring Ngrébong punika pamargi karauhané wénten tigang palet. Asiki, magenah ring jaba purané, sang sané karauhan mabayu ageng, sakadi anak ngamuk nuek tangkah ragané.

Sané kakalih, ring madia mandala purané, sang sané karauhan nénten ja ngambel keris, nénten ja ngurek, nanging masolah. Sané karauhan majalaran solah lan tangis punika nénten lianan wantah para pemangku.

Sané kaping untat, ring utama mandala purané, wantah karauhan sané pinih alus. Sang  sané karauhan wantah para pamangku lingsir sané malinggih ring Baléné. Karauhané wantah abos-bos. Duk punika, sang sané karauhan pacang makenyem kémanten.

“Kerauhan punika malian-lianan santukan sang sané karauhan madué tingkat pengendalian diri sané nénten pateh,” pajar Prof. Dr. LK Suryani, psikiater sané dahat wikan indik karauhan.

“Yéning sang sané karauhan madué tingkat pengendalian diri sané tinggi sinah prasida ngametuang karauhan sané alus punika. Yéning tingkat pengendalian diriné rendah sinah sané metu punika karauhan sané kasar, sané jerat-jerit,” baosnyané.

Punika mawinan sapasira ja sané sering karauhan sapatutnyané malajahin tata cara tur sarana anggén neguhang pengendalian diri.

“Murid-murid titiangé sampun ajahin titiang tata cara mangda prasida karauhan utawi trance sané alus. Ri tatkala karauhan alus punika, sang sané karauhan nénten ja pacang lali tekéning ragané. Sané karauhan tetep prasida uning ring napi sané kabaosang olih Ida sané nedunin,” pajar LK Suryani.

Mangda prasida ngametuang karauhan sané alus, LK Suryani mabarang, sané pacang karauhan sapatutné nénten gagéson ngaturin Ida Sesuunan utawi Sanghyang Embang tedun ka ragané.

“Yéning cacirén utawi cihna karauhan sampun karasayang ring ragané, gelisang ngamargiang pranayama tur ngeningang kayun. Aturin Ida Sesuunan mangda sampunang tedun dumun. Yéning kayuné sampun ening, i rika wau aturin Ida tedun, I rika wau sukserahang ragané, sinah karauhané pacang alus tur mapikenoh,” baosnyané.

Indik cacirén utawi cihna karauhan punika I Madé Tuardi, tapakan ring Pura Banjar Ceramcam lan Pura Blanjong, maosang, “Sakadi toya ngléncok, anggané ngejer keras pisan tur marasa panes.”

Yadiastun yusané kantun anom, tapakan Ratu Madé Sakti puniki sampun pitulas warsa dados tapakan Ida Sesuunan.

Prof. Dr. LK Suryani taler matuéling ring krama Baliné indik jenis karauhan sané wénten kalih palet. Sané kapertama wantah karauhan sangkaning katedunin olih Ida Sesuunan, Sanghyang Embang utawi leluhur. Sané kakalih wantah karauhan sangkaning keni panyungkan, sakadi bebainan utawi penyakit jiwa lianan.

“Wénten malih karauhan sangkaning Buta Kala sané ngranjing ka anggané. Puniki sané kabaos kasusupan,” pajar IGN Sudiana, dosén ring Sekolah Tinggi Agama Hindu (STAH) Dénpasar.

Lianan ring punika, wénten taler sané mapi-mapi karauhan. Makudang warsa sané lintang, ring Gianyar, wénten sané mapi-mapi karauhan mangda polih jabatan ring koperasi désa tur mangda prasida ngasorang mesehné ring désa.

Punika mawinan krama Baliné sapatutnyané ngyatnain karauhan punika.

“Dados percaya ring kawéntenan karauhan, sakéwanten sampunang kalintang percaya ring daging bebaosané,” pajar IGN Sudiana.(ita/iwa/jun)

One day Before Nyepi/Silent Day

Hari Raya Saraswati adalah hari untuk memperingati turunnya Ilmu Pengetahuan.

Umat Hindu di Bali merayakan dengan melakukan persembahyangan di Pura, Sekolah, Perkantoran, dsb.

Hari Raya Saraswati umat Hindu melakukan persembahyangan kepada Dewi Saraswati yang dikenal sebagai “Dewi Ilmu Pengetahuan”.

Dewi Saraswati merupakan Shakti dari Dewa Brahma.

Pada saat Hari Raya Nyepi, umat dianjurkan untuk melakukan Meditasi, perenungana, dbs.

Sehari Sebelum hari Raya Nyepi, Umat merayakan upacara Pengrupukan.
Pada hari ini, umat melakukan persembayhangan untuk menetralisir, perngaruh-pengaruh buruk yang ada di alam semesta.
Umat juga membuat Ogoh-ogoh sebagai ajang kreatifitas yang menggambarkan Bhuta Kala, effek negatif. Pada hari ini juga mengarak Ogoh-ogoh dan membakar/menghancurkan Ogoh-ogoh tsb, sebagai simbol dari kekalahan pengaruh-pengaruh Buruk.

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Umat kembali melakukan aktifitas biasa, sehari setelah hari raya Nyepi atau disebut Ngembak Gni

Pada hari ini 6 Januari 2008 umat Hindu di Bali merayakan upaacara Shiwa Ratri. Upacara ini datang setiap tahun menurut kalender bali, tepatnya satu hari sebelum Tilem ke-Pitu. Dimana Tilem kepitu ini merupakan “malam tergelap” sepanjang tahun. Pada hari Shiwa Ratri ini dewa Shiwa melakukan Meditasi.
Shiwa Ratri juga merupakan malam untuk perenungan dosa-dosa yang pernah dilakukan oleh umat manusia sepanjang tahun, dan bahkan sepanjang umur hidupnya. Umat Hindu di Bali berharap pada malam Shiwa Ratri ini dosa-dosa yang pernah dilakukan dapat diampuni dan tidak mengulangi dosa-dosa yang pernah dilakukan. Umat Hindu di Bali melakukan persembahyangan ke tempat-tempat suci / Pura dan melakukan perenungan atas segala kesalahan dan dosa-dosa. Upacara ini dapat dijumpai hampir di seluruh bagian Pulau Bali.

Shiwa Ratri dibali mempunyai cerita rakyat yang sampai saat ini masih dikenang oleh setiap umat. Cerita itu adalah Cerita Lubdaka.
Yang mana Lubdaka adalah seorang pemburu yang melakukan pemburuan hampir setiap saat di hutan.

Ceria ini akan dibahas pada lain waktu.

Selamat Hari Raya Shiwa Ratri.

BALI November 24, 2007. is a special day set aside on the Balinese calendar to give thanks to Sang Hyang Pasupati, Lord of heirlooms, for the creation of metal goods.

On that day, specific offerings are made in the home for kitchen implements, garden tools and metallic parts of machinery, vehicles and the like. Builders generally take a day off to make offerings for their work tools.

This special day for Balinese Hindu people is called “Tumpek Landep” day, devoted to Sang Hyang Pasupati, Lord of heirlooms, weapons and metal tools for proper function and magical power. The celebration is held at every house compound and temple.

With these offerings, special prayers are said to pray to God so that these material things continue to be strong and bring good fortune to their owners.

Within the family temples where heirlooms such as krisses (wavy double-bladed daggers) and other weapons are kept, offerings are made to ensure the continued magical power of these implements.

The kris is considered a standard part of traditional Balinese dress. During a wedding ceremony the groom will wear one across his back if the family has one, and you can see them on most of the male characters in Balinese dances, operas and dramas.
Offerings are also given to any kind of vehicles after being cleaned. It would be a good opportunity for travelers to Bali to witness how thousands of cars, motorbikes and other metal items are fully decorated with the offerings and ornaments made from young coconut leaves.

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Today, in Bali we has a ceremony called Saraswati, the ceremony to celebrate the “Science Day“. In Hindu we believe the Lord Saraswati blessing us with the knowledge.

In Bali usually cerebrate in Schools, Office, and Temple with Balinese offerings and pray to Saraswati Goddess.

And a day after Saraswati Day, in Bali we celebrating “Banyu Pinaruh” Day.

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If you like to come to the Ceremony, please wear the Balinese Dress.

Dihari kajeng kliwon ini umat hindu membuat sesajen: Ajuman, Dampulan, dan Segehan yang akan dipersembahkan di merajan masing-masing, Banten Ajuman dihaturkan disanggah Surya, Betarayang Guru dan di Dewayang. Sedangkan banten Dampulan dihaturkan dipelinggih Taksu, Ratu Ngurah dan di Penuun karang, yang terakhir adalah Segehan, segehan ini dihaturkan untuk Para Bhuta Kala agar rumah kita terhindar dari gangguan para Bhuta Kala maka dari itu kita sangat perlu sekali menghaturkan banten segehan pada saat hari Kajeng Kliwon

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