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 …

Hari Raya Nyepi for Hindu’s in Bali means celebration of the new year (Saka), which is fall once in a year. It is a day of silence, fasting, and meditation. The essential of Nyepi is to purified ‘Bhuwana Agung’ (universe) and “Bhuwana Alit’ (macro & micro cosmos) to attained well-being & happiness in this world & after live. To live a life based on philosophy of ‘Satyam (righteousness), ‘Siwam’ (holiness) & Sundaram (harmony).
Catur Brata Nyepi (Four mandatory religious prohibitions during Nyepi) :
1. Amati Geni : no fire or lighting
2. Amati Karya …

Balinese people especially Hindu’s will be celebrating Galungan on March 18th, 2009 and Nyepi on March 26th, 2009 in the same month, this is rarely happened. This month is full of cultural Balinese events, and the right time for your to visit Bali, and witnesses the celebration of each ceremony in every corner of Bali Island. “Penjor” (the artistically, decorated, bamboo pole stuck at every house entrance adorning the both symbolizing prosperity) will be decorated each street and house of Balinese
March 3rd
Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
Pura Ulun Danu …