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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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.

Rotary Club Bali has a event called Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Physically Challenge. This RYLA is New special program from Rotary Bali for Disable People. On this first event the participant only from Bali.

This event held at Outward Bound Indonesia at Payangan, Bali.

Rotary hope after this event, the participants can learn many things like. Leadership, Team Work, and the important thing they can have more self confident.

Hari Banyu Pinaruh

Dihari yang suci dan bersih ini Umat Hindu melakukan upacara Pengelukatan diri / Melebur. Tujuannya adalah untuk menyucikan diri dari segala macam perbutan buruk yang pernah kita perbuat. Banten yang dihaturkan yaitu Prassantun yang dipersembahkan di tempat kita melakukan pengelukatan / Pengeleburan. Contohnya : Di Griya ataupun Di Tirta Empul. Biasana dihari Banyu Pinaruh ini Umat Hindu membuat nasi Bira yang akan dihaturkan di merajan masing – masing

 9 November 2007

Dihari yang baik ini Umat Hindu menghaturkan Banten Ajuman dan Canang Sari di Merajan masing-masing. Dihari tilem ini jaga baik melakukan Meditasi ( mendekatkan diri pada Tuhan ). Dihari tilem bulan pun akan terlihat redup diatas sana.

In Bali has a ceremony to celebrate and an rituals for money.

it can be shown in every part of Bali. They will come to the “Melanting” temple and pray to “Rambut Sedhana” God. We offer an “Pras Santun” offerings. Normally this day Hindu people in Bali can not paying Debt. Hindu people believe this from many years ago..

Balinese Drama Dance

Balinese Drama Dance at Padangtegal – Ubud temple. This dance is perform to entertain the Prayer at the temple.