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| Melasti Ceremonial |
If we ever come to Bali and feel the atmosphere there Nyepi Day, we will feel the quiet atmosphere of the earth in Bali in a day, without electricity, without looking at vehicles passing by, people were sitting at home in order to perform the ritual seclusion, aims to appeal to the presence of Almighty God, to sanctify human nature (Bhuana Alit) and the universe (Bhuana Agung).
Nyepi Day is actually a New Year according to Hindu calendar Caka which began in 78 AD. Unlike the New Year celebrations, the Hindu New Year is being carried out by means solitude, to stop all worldly activities.
Prior to celebrate Nyepi, the Balinese Hindus perform ritual / ceremony called Melasti, which is cleanse or purify the sacred objects into the sea, lakes or springs. For those who live near the ocean, can do so at sea, and for those who live in the mountains can do it in the lake. Or for those who live far from the sea or mountains, can do so in the spring.
The day before Nyepi, on tilem sasih Kesanga, Hindus perform ritual Butha Yadnya, starting from the household level, village, traditional village, district, or beyond, by taking caru (sort of offerings) according to his ability . The activity was significantly increased harmonious relations between fellow human beings, the environment and God.
Mecaru Tawur ceremony is usually performed at each home in the evening the day before Nyepi, addressed to the Bhuta Kala, or can be called negative things so as not to interfere with human life. Shortly after Mecaru, then performed the ceremony Pengerupukan, that makes flame or torch to torch the home environment, rang kentongan to generate noise. So expect the Bhuta Kala go of our environment.
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| Ogoh-ogoh, Bhuta Kala embodiment |
At the village level held a procession of Ogoh-ogoh is a manifestation of the Bhuta Kala which has a negative nature. Ogoh-ogoh be paraded around the village and then burned. This means that negative things were soon gone and does not interfere with human life.
Arrive on the day of Nyepi. In today's atmosphere like a death. Nothing like the usual flurry of activity. On this day Hindu ritual called the Catur Brata, the Amati Geni (no fire), Amati Karya (not working), Amati Lelungan (not traveling), and Amati Lelanguan (not fun). Most of the Hindus pass the time Nyepi is a prayer in the home. Tapa Brata implementation is usually supervised by Pecalang (traditional village security officer) in order not to disturb anyone's sacred ceremony. Nyepi implementation is usually carried out since early morning till morning again.
In the last series was a day Ngembak Geni is a second day, the Hindus did Dharma Shanti in Bali with family, relatives or neighbors to forgive each other and give thanks for starting the new year, clean sheets, and live in harmony and peace.
