Hari Raya Nyepi "Day of Silence"

Ogoh - Ogoh

Model Ogoh - Ogoh

Rangda adalah salah satu wujud yang sering di jadikan ogoh - ogoh

Nyepi is a Balinese "Day of Silence" that is commemorated every Isakawarsa or Saka new year (balinese calendar) according to the Balinese calendar (in 2014, it falls on March 31). It is a Hindu celebration mainly celebrated in Bali, Indonesia Nyepi, a public holiday in Indonesia, is a day of silence, fasting and meditation for the Balinese. The day following Nyepi is also celebrated as New Year's Day. The same day celebrated in India as ugadi.

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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