May 12th, 2010 is the day when Galungan  is celebrate by Hindus in Bali. Galungan is a Balinese holiday that occurs every 210 days and lasts for 10 days. Kuningan  is the last day of the holiday. Galungan means “When the Dharma is winning.” During this holiday the Balinese gods visit the Earth and leave on Kuningan.  Kuningan Day will be celebrate on May 22nd, 2010 in Bali.

Galungan is occurring once in every 210 days in the pawukon (Balinese cycle of days), Galungan marks the beginning of the most important recurring religious ceremony that is celebrated by all Balinese. During the Galungan period the deified ancestors of the family descend to their former homes. They must be suitably entertained and welcomed, and prayers and offerings must be made for them. Those families who have ancestors that have not yet been cremated, but are still buried in the village cemetery, must make offerings at the graves.

The day after Galungan is a time for a holiday, visiting friends or other families, maybe taking the opportunity to head for the mountains, beach for a picnic. Everyone is still seen to be in their ‘Sunday best’ as they take to the streets to enjoy the festive spirit that Galungan brings to Bali.