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Peak of Jero Ketut cremation
Bade tower carried, some 8,000 people get involved in procession Amlapura (Bali Post)—
Peak procession of Jero Ketut (refined name of mouse) cremation took place at the mouse cemetery of Ababi customary village, Karangasem, Sunday (Sep 29). The cremation was marked with cremating the corpse at mouse cemetery of Pikat hamlet, exactly at the local village downstream. After cremating the corpse along the ritual, it was resumed with floating ritual to Jasri Beach, Karangasem. Chief of the Ababi customary village, Wayan Sudiarsa, climbed to bade tower carried by dozens of local residents. As in the cremation of human dead bodies, Sudiasa also held the ulap-ulap of preserved bird of paradise. A convoy of about 8,000 Ababi customary villagers consisting of parents and children accompanied the bade cremation and all the cremation paraphernalia to the mouse cemetery located about 1.5 km from the location of cremation. Customary Village Chief Wayan Sudiarsa accompanied by Chairman of Cremation Committee Ketut Wijana and priest of Puseh Temple of local village Jero Mangku Arya Tatar delivered the cremation should be regularly held every 10 years. Due to economic incapability, the local residents mostly consisting of farmers could just hold the mouse cremation this year, where the last event was made 21 years ago. Jro Mangku Arya Tatar conveyed that Ababi residents experienced a misery because their plants continued to be plagued by mice. Their paddy plants in the field always faced crop failure or the results always much decreased because the mouse attack proliferated. Even, people were frightened to see the huge numbers of mouse attacking their paddy plants. They believed they were not ordinary mice because some were as large as a cat. They were even colorful such as white, red, black and multicolored. Responding to such condition, people assumed it unusual mouse attack but it might be caused by absence of mouse cremation that had not long been held. Having held some meetings, people then
Hill ranges of Bangli look shabby
Bangli (Bali Post)—
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The peak of Jero Ketut cremation ceremony in Ababi Village, Karangasem Regency agreed to hold a mouse cremation that essentially posed the prevention of pest or nangluk merana. Nangluk merana, added Jero Mangku Arya Tatar, had also been held in Tabanan, Kuta or Serangan. However, the procession was different and not named Jero Ketut cremation, but nangluk merana. In essence, he added, the procession was similar to cremation of human bodies. However, in the mouse cremation, it was humanized first so that it turned to pitra (human spirit). Thus, it was also called Pitra Yajña. The mouse cremation was aimed at upgrading the spirit of mouse to become pitra. In appropriate with the resource person in the dharma vacana (sermon) delivered earlier at local village by Ida Pandita Dukuh Dharma Daksha, it was intended to give cremation ritual to the spirit, not the body. Similarly, as in the human cremation, it was not to give ritual to the body, but to human spirit. At the level of spirit, they were the same, namely the smallest spark of God, but the difference only lay in
physical form of human and mouse. At the level of spirit was the same and the spirit of mouse was raised to pitra. However, for mouse was enough in the level of cremation and there was no longer ngeroras and ngenteg linggih. Significance of the mouse cremation was similar to nangluk merana namely upgrading the spirit of mouse so that it would no longer be born as mouse, but born in higher degree of life. With such amount of mouse, they were expected to no longer proliferate and gobble the paddy plants. The cremation of Jero Ketut was attended by the Regent of Karangasem I Wayan Geredeg and Chairman of the Karangasem House I Gede Dana, representative of Hindu Dharma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) of Bali Wayan Astika, the Head of PHDI Karangasem and Chief of Customary Village Middle Assembly of Karangasem I Wayan Artha Dipa and other invitees. The cremation itself was officiated over by Ida Pandita Dukuh Arya Dwija Putra from Griya Semalun, Ababi. (013)
A number of hill ranges in Bangli are increasingly making apprehensive due to rampant dredging carried out by community. As a result, the land located on the cliffs and hill ranges becomes damaged and shabby. Even, many dredging activities conducted by using heavy equipment on private land do not have a permit. Based on observation of Bali Post on Sunday (Sep 29), the land dredging rampantly occurred in the area of Susut, Bangli. Many lands located on the heights were dredged. The dredged land was usually sold for backfill. Meanwhile, the remaining dredged land was used to open a business premise or residential area. Other than in Susut, similar dredging activities also occurred in Kubu, Bangli. The land located exactly on the edge of the road looked to be dredged with a number of heavy equipments. According to information, the dredged land was deliberately sold by the land owner for backfill to repair the road on the Kayubihi – Kintamani road section. Condition of the environmental damage caused by the dredging was deplored by Deputy Chairman of the Bangli House, Made Sudiasa. According to him, the rampant land dredging occurred recently was the impact of the lack of oversight made by the executive. Supposedly, the land dredging should comply with a number of rules, where one of which was licensing
because it involved the risk of environmental damage. “Indeed, we can find a lot of dredging activities. They happen because the executive does not do proper supervision against the people performing the dredging. Although it is done on private property, the government should be able to supervise in accordance with the applicable rules related to the dredging itself,” he said. The politician from Undisan village also deplored the lack of efforts made by the Environmental Agency including the Public Order Officer (Satpol PP) in enforcing the rules to preserve the environment. “Why do the Environment Agency and Public Order Officer not have initiative to notify the public whether it is allowed or not to do the dredging on private land?” he said. Sudiasa worried if it was allowed to continue, such an activity could possibly accelerate the environmental degradation in Bangli. Meanwhile, the Head of Bangli Environment Agency, Ida Bagus Armaya, met some time ago admitted to feel apprehensive with the environmental degradation occurred in Bangli. However, his party could not do much because the dredging occurred on private property. “We deeply regret the occurrence of such environmental damage. Indeed, the dredging rampantly occurred on the hills, but they are carried out on private land. Nevertheless, the environmental conservation must also be considered,” he said. (ina)
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Sentosa Seminyak opened Salt Tapas
SEMINYAK - Salt tapas, by Luke Mangan, held its’ Grand Opening last Saturday, September 21, 2013, at Sentosa Seminyak Resort and Spa, from 7.00pm – 8.30pm for a select group of VIP’s, and then for the general public after 8.30pm, until late into the night. One of Australia’s leading chefs and restaurateurs, Luke Mangan is regarded as a shining star of Australia’s culinary culture. Offering the highest standards of food, wine and service, Salt tapas brings a unique Australian twist to the modern tapas bar. The Grand Opening of Salt tapas featured a varied selection of tapas and canapes of “simple food done well,” said Mangan. With six customized recipe items utilizing local produce, and adding the prominent Mangan touch, Salttapasfeatured its’ famous tapas to a VIP crowd of over 300 guests. To complement the down-toearth brand of Salt, classic cocktails and beverages echoing the excessive ‘50’s, ‘60’s and ‘70’s,
were on offer for the guests, in the form of four thirst-quenching gin and rum cocktails, such as the “Seminyak Smash,” along with sponsored wines, champagne and mixed spirits. The Grand Opening, in conjunction with the launch of Design Dope, showcased local fashion designer talents in a 30 minute fashion parade, on a custom-built stage, on Club Sentosa’s swimming pool. Guest DJ’s Joe White, Niina and Nick Fields further highlighted the evening’s festivities. Set in the heart of Seminyak, and newly rebranded, Sentosa Seminyak is a luxury worldclass 5-star villa resort built on 3.5 hectares of land comprising 43 luxury villas in three, four and five bedroom configura-
tions. Each spacious villa has been designed with comfort, tranquility, and style in mind, and boasts a private pool set amidst tropical gardens. Fully equipped gourmet kitchens, en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, ceiling fans, complete furniture and fittings, cable TVs, and surround-sound audio systems, are all included. Designed around a “Bali Village” concept, the resort has Wi-Fi connection throughout. In addition, the resort offers a world-class gymnasium overlooking the 35meter rock pool, for those who prefer to work out rather than chill out. Sentosa Seminyak’s luxurious day spa’s signature treatments, are available in both the spa, and in the privacy of the villas.
Calendar Event for August 24 through September 28, 2013 24 Aug Purnama Sasih Kawulu & Tumpek Landep Pura Mutering Jagat Dalem Sidakarya Desa Adat Sidakarya Denpasar Pura Pasek Gelgel-Pedungan Denpasar Selatan Pura Agung Pasek Tangguntiti Kaler Tabanan Pura Agung Pasek Selemadeg Tabanan Pura Pasek Tangkas Kediri Tabanan Pura Kerta Banyuninng Barat Buleleng Pura Dalem Tenggaling -Sengguan Singapadu Pura Kawitan Wangbang Pinatih Peguyangan Singaraja Pura Bujangga Waisnawa Tegalcangkring Tabanan Pura Taman Desa Bubunan Seririt Buleleng Pura Penataran Pande Dalem Batur Jati Banjar Pandean Mengwi Pura Dalem Pingit Banjar Tarokaja Tegalalang Pura Dadia Pasek Gelgel-Gobleg Desa Selat Sukasada Buleleng Pura Ida Ratu Pande Besakih Pura Penataran Agung Pinatih Tulikup Banjar Menak Tulikup Gianyar Pura Penataran Pande Kusamba-Klungkung Pura Kumuda Saraswati Ubud Pamerajan Alit Ubud Pura Batur Arya “Warih Kepaon” Cengolo Sudimara Tabanan Pura Dalem Majapahit Banjar Denuma Kukuh Marga Tabanan Pura Dalem batur Bangli Pura Buana Kawan Besakih Pura Ida Ratu Pasek Besakih Pura Dalem Suci Desa Dukuh Sidemen Karangasem 25 Aug Hari Redite Umanis Ukir Sanggah Gede Dukuh Segening Tegal Tugu Gianyar
28 Aug Buda Wage Ukir Pura Pejenengan Kawitan Arya Tauman Banjar Jelantik Kuri Batu Desa Tojan Gelgel Klungkung Pura Pasar Agung Besakih (Alit) Besakih Pura Pasek bendesa Pasar Badung Legian Kuta Pura Gede Gunugn Agung D u k u h Munggu Badung Hyang Agung Pura Ibuwanasari Tegal Pura Puseh, Desa di Bebablang Bangli Pura Dalem Peruncak Badung Pura Pasek Bendesa Hyang Selat Kerobokan Badung Pura Kereban Langit Desa Sading Mengwi Badung Pemerajan Sareng Kangin Baleran Ubud 3 Sep Anggarkasih Kulantir Pura Penataran Tangkas Sukawati Pura Dalem Lagan Bebalang Bangli Pura Puseh Lembeng Ketewel Sukawati Pura Pasek Gelgel Penulisan Kerambitan Tabanan Pura Gaduh Sanding Pura Dalem Gandamayu Klungkung Pura Sang Hyang Tegal Banjar Tarokaja Tegalalang 4 Sep Tilem Sasih Karo Banjar Pasek Tangkas Pasekan Kaler Tabanan Pura Gaduh Benoh Ubung Denpasar 8 Sep Redite Keliwon Tulu Pura Dalem Alas Harum Banjar Tegal Kepuh Kediri Tabanan 9 Sep Soma Umanis Tulu Pura Puseh Bale Agung Ubung Kupang Penebel Tabanan Pura Kawitan Sakula Gotra Pasung Grigih Banjar Tegal Kepuh Kaba kaba
Kediri Tabanan Pura Paibon Tangkas Kori Agung Ceningan Kangin Lembongan Pura Batu Medeg Besakih Pura Penataran Agung Penatih banjar saba 11 Sep Buda Pon Tulu Pura Catur Buana Sanding Tampaksiring 12 Sep Wrespati Wage Tolu Pura Peninjoan Besakih 18 Sep Buda Kliwon Gumbreg Pura Pasek Gelgel kukuh Marga Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Dukuh Selemadeg Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Mambang Selemadeg Tabanan Pura Puseh, Desa Guwang Sukawati Pura Dalem Setra Batu Nanggul Desa Swana Nusa Penida Pura Dadia Agung Pasek Gelgel Ketewel 19 Sep Purnama Sasih Ketiga Pura Gunung Sari Lombok Pura Kawitan Arya Gajah Para Tianyar Kubu Karangasem Pura Pedharman Arya Telabah Besakih Pura Bukit Mentik Gunung Lebah Desa Batur kintamani Pura Dadia Agung Pasek Salahin Desa Suwat Gianyar 25 Sep Buda Paing Wariga Pura Pasek Gaduh Kayubihi Bangli 28 Sep Hari Tumpek Uduh Pura puseh, desa Desa Batuan Sukawati Pura Pasek Bendesa Desa Kekeran Mengwi Pura Manik Mas Besakih
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Luke Mangan
Balinese Temple Ceremony Every Temple and Shrine has a special date for it annual Ceremony, or “ Odalan “, every 210 days according to Balinese calendar, including the smaller ancestral shrine which each family possesses. Because of this practically every few days a ceremony of festival of some kind takes place in some Village in Bali. There are also times when the entire island celebrated the same Holiday, such as at Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi day, Saraswati day, Tumpek Landep day, Pagerwesi day, Tumpek Wayang day etc. The dedication or inauguration day of a Temple is considered its birth day and celebration always takes place on the same day if the wuku or 210 day calendar is used. When new moon is used then the celebration always happens on new moon or full moon. The day of course can differ the religious celebration of a temple lasts at least one full day with some temple celebrating for three days while the celebration of Besakih temple, the Mother Temple, is never less than 7 days and most of the time it lasts for 11 days, depending on the importance of the occasion. The celebration is very colorful. The shrine are dressed with pieces of cloths and sometimes with brocade, sailings, decorations of carved wood and sometimes painted with gold and Chinese coins, very beautifully arranged, are hung in the four corners of the shrine. In front of shrine are placed red, white or black umbrellas depending which Gods are worshipped in the shrines. In front of important shrine one sees, besides these umbrellas soars, tridents and other weapons, the “umbulumbul”, long flags, all these are prerogatives or attributes of Holiness. In front of the Temple gate put up “Penjor”, long bamboo poles, decorated beautifully ornaments of young coconut leaves, rice and other products of the land. Most beautiful to see are the girls in their colorful attire, carrying offerings, arrangements of all kinds fruits and colored cakes, to the Temple. Every visitor admires the grace with which the carry their load on their heads.