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| Ogoh - Ogoh |
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| Model Ogoh - Ogoh |
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| Rangda adalah salah satu wujud yang sering di jadikan ogoh - ogoh |
Observed from 6 a.m.
until 6 a.m. the next morning, Nyepi is a day reserved for self reflexion, and
as such, anything that might interfere with that purpose is restricted. The
main restrictions are no lighting fires (and lights must be kept low); no working;
no entertainment or pleasure; no traveling; and, for some, no talking or eating
at all. The effect of these prohibitions is that Bali's usually bustling
streets and roads are empty, there is little or no noise from TVs and radios,
and few signs of activity are seen even inside homes. The only people to be
seen outdoors are the Pecalang,
traditional security men who patrol the streets to ensure the prohibitions are
being followed.
Although Nyepi is
primarily aHindu holiday, non-Hindu residents of Bali observe the
day of silence as well, out of respect for their fellow citizens. Even tourists
are not exempt; although free to do as they wish inside their hotels, no one is
allowed onto the beaches or streets, and the only airport in Bali remains
closed for the entire day. The only exceptions granted are foremergency
vehicle carrying those with life-threatening conditions and women about to
give birth.
On the day before Nyepi is The Bhuta Yajna Ritual is performed in
order to vanquish the negative elements and create a balance with God, Mankind,
and Nature. The ritual is also meant to appease Batara Kala by Pecaruan offering.
Devout Hindu Balinese villages usually make ogoh - ogoh, demonic statues made
of bamboo and paper symbolizing negative elements or malevolent spirits. After
the ogoh-ogoh have been paraded around the village, the Ngrupuk ritual takes
place, which involves burning the ogoh-ogoh
The Nyepi Rituals or CATUR BRATHA PENYEPIAN are performed as follows:
Amati Geni: No fire or light, including no electricity,
Amati Karya: No working
Amati Lelunganan: No travelling
Amati Lelanguan: Fasting and no revelry/self-entertainment Fourth,
The Yoga/Brata Ritual starts at 6:00 a.m. and continues to 6:00 p.m. the next day.
On the day after Nyepi, known as Ngembak Geni, Ngembak Agni/Labuh Brata Ritual is performed for all Hindus to forgive each other and to welcome the new days to come.
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