Galungan is a Balinese holiday
which celebrates the victory of dharma over adharma (the
triumph of good over evil). The most obvious sign of the celebrations are
the penjor - bamboo poles with offerings suspended at the end which
line the roads. A number of days around Galungan and Kuningan day have special
names and are marked by the organization of particular activities.
Celebrated every 210 days
according to the Hindu Saka Calendar, Galungan symbolized has its origin in the
mythology of “Mayadenawa”. It is believed that during the ten days of Galungan,
all the gods, as well as the supreme deity Ida Sang Hyang Widi, will come down
to earth and join the festivities. The Balinese also believe that the spirit of
ancestors and deceased relatives return to visit their homes, and for this
reason the various rituals conducted and offerings given to welcome them.
During Galungan, a ceremony known
as Ngelawang is performed in every village. Ngelawang is a
ritual to expel evil and any negative spirit, which is performed by "barong"
- a divine protector in the form of a mythical beast.
10 days after Galungan - Kuningan
- Prayers, offerings - spirits return to heaven
The last and pinnacle event is
called Kuningan. After the Galungan period, the deceased spirits and ancestors
leave their home and return. Hindu deities including Sang Hyang Widi, the
Supreme God also visits to give blessings to all the people on earth.
Upcoming Galungan and Kuningan
dates:
Galungan 2021 : April 14 &
Kuningan : April 24
Galungan 2021 : November 10 &
Kuningan : November 20
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