In the mid June every year, peoples of tenganan village, karangasem, bali always hold the tradition of pandan war or mekare kare. Tenganan Pegeringsingan Village is situated at Manggis district, approximately 65 km from Denpasar (the International Airport of Bali). It is near Candidasa and can be easily reached by public or private vehicles. As an ancient village, Tenganan Pegeringsingan is identical with religious activities. Many temple festivals performed in this village that attract visitors to come. The most famous one is “Mekare-kare” or “Perang Pandan”. This is a ceremonial …

JANUARY, 2009
January 3rd
Saraswati Day, in honor of Dewi Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge.
Odalan, temple anniversary celebrations, held every 210 days at :
Pura Pasek Gelgel, Sayan, Bongkasa village, district of Abian semal, Badung regency
Pura Dadya Agung Tangkas, Kori Agung, Gerih village, district of Abian Semal, Badung regency
January 4th
Banyu Pinaruh, a day after Saraswati Day, people goes to the beach for purification and wisdom.
January 7th
Pagerwesi, the word literally means, “Iron fence “when people pray for strong mental defense to”Shanghyang Pramesti Guru ” the Lord of universe.
January 10th
Full Moon
Odalan and Purnama, temple anniversary …

Ngerebong ceremony is held in Petilan Pengerebongan Temple once every 210 days or 10 days after Kuningan Festival. The temple is located at Kesiman Petilan Village, East Denpasar. This temple is one of Dang Kahyangan and is well-known for its Ngerebong ceremony. Petilan Pengerebongan Temple consists of two parts: Jeroan temple and Jaba temple. It is in wantilan hall of Jaba temple, Ngerebong ceremony takes place.

Before the Ngerebong Ceremony begins in the morning “Tabuh Rah” (cock fighter) is performed. During Ngerebong ceremony, sacred effigies (barong & rangda) from various …