Wonderful Galungan Day - Balinese Holiday

Wonderful Galungan Day, A Full Day of Praying

Galungan is a holy day for Hindus, especially in Bali. Today is a very happy day for Hindus where they celebrate it throughout the island of Bali by making prayers in holy places. Indeed, Galungan Day is a day of victory for Dharma (good) with Adharma (Bad). In this case, Hindus in Bali celebrate it over the victory of good / good deeds / good qualities over bad/bad qualities. Therefore, they all come to holy places to pray to worship the greatness of God (Ida Shang Hyang Whidi Wasa). They are grateful for the gift that has been given by their god and always pray that their area is safe and peaceful.

Galungan Day Celebration with Penjor Decoration

There is one tradition prevailing throughout this island on the Galungan Day. Where each house put a Penjor in front of the entrance to their yard. Penjor is a majesty of God that got inspiration from Mount Agung. Decorations of young coconut leaves and fruits adorn the Penjor, so it looks very beautiful. Meanwhile, there is a place of worship (altar) made of bamboo standing under Penjor. At this altar, Hindus offer offerings in the form of flowers, food, etc. This is a form of gratitude to their god. From each curve/form of decoration from Penjor has their respective philosophies. This at the same time has very high artistic value and local wisdom.

Series of Galungan Day

Galungan Day is a holy holiday that is celebrated every Wednesday - Buda Kliwon Dungulan (Balinese calendar). This holiday is celebrated every 6 months where there are a series of other important/holy days before and after Galungan Day. Next is an important day for Hindus in Bali with a series of Galungan days.

Sugihan Day

Sugihan Day itself consists of 3 types with different meanings. The Sugihan Day consists of:

• Sugihan Tenten is a warning day, reminding humanity that before the Dharma Victory arrives Bhuta Tiga will be present to tempt humanity. Sugihan Tenten's Day is celebrated at Buda Pon Wuku Sungsang or seven days before Galungan.
• Sugihan Jawa is a holy day to clean the Bhuana Agung (Macrocosmos) and its contents and residents. On this holiday, Hindus cleanse holy places including symbols of gods. Java Sugihan Day is celebrated on Thursday, 6 days before Galungan day.
• Sugihan Bali is a holy day to purify yourself. Hindus begin to rid themselves of bad things that can affect their bodies and souls by means of a small blessing. This holiday celebration is held on Friday, 5 days before Galungan day.

Penyekeban Day

Penyekeban Day is a holy day for self-control from all passions, greed, arrogance, arrogance and other bad deeds. Hindus must be able to calm their minds. It aims to not be tempted by bad things in this life. Penyekeban Day is celebrated on Sunday, 4 days before Galungan.
Penyajahan Day is a holy day where Hindus have begun to practice meditation by worshiping the gods in 9 gods as a manifestation. Celebration Day is celebrated on Monday, 2 days before Galungan Day.

Penampahan Day

Penampahan Day is a holy day for Hindus to do battle against Adharma, or a day to defeat Bhuta Galungan. The real meaning of this holiday is to kill the animalistic qualities that exist in the self, not merely to kill the animal victims, because the enemy is actually inside, not outside and including the animal nature. This celebration is held one day before Galungan day.

Galungan Day

Galungan Day is the peak of this holiday. This is a Dharma victory over Adharma after successfully overcoming all temptations during this life journey. This is a turning point so that humans always control themselves and karma in accordance with the Dharma in order to improve the quality of life.

Umanis Galungan Day

Umanis Galungan Day is a holiday where Hindus celebrate a victory. They can feel the joy (sweetness) of victory by visiting relatives with joy.

Pemaridan Guru Day

Pemaridan Guru Day is a holy day celebrated on the Saturday after Galungan. On this holiday symbolized ancestors returning to heaven and leaving the benefits of prosperity such as healthy living, long life and Hindus can enjoy the gift of the gods.

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