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| Sang Hyang Chandra |
If we hear about the moon, surely we have in mind is the romantic atmosphere under the bright full moon that shine at night. Moreover, if the atmosphere of the moon is on the beach with the breeze rustling.
In Bali, there is a ceremony that is always done on every full moon. At this full moon ceremony, Hindus in Bali prayer requests to Sang Hyang Chandra in order to melt the dirt / sin (mala), whether intentional or unintentional. They not only did every full moon (Sukla Paksa), but also tilem or month of death ( Krsna Paksa). Both the holy day is done once every 30 days or 29 days.They believe the day is a good day because the full moon coincides with Sang Hyang Chandra yoga / meditation for forgiveness to Sang Hyang Widhi.
Usually, Hindus in Bali cleaned up with a way of cleaning yourself with water or tirtha. Usually they immerse themselves in the beach with the ritual prayer request to Sang Hyang Widhi equipped with offerings (banten) as an offering. With our personal hygiene will be given the ease path to happiness.
Various kinds of rituals and ceremonies in Bali always include holy water / tirtha as a form of self-purification of the things that pollute the soul.
