Galungan & Kuningan
One of Bali’s major festivals celebrates the
return of Balinese gods and ancestors to Bali.
For ten days, Balinese families will entertain
and welcome with prayers and offerings,
along with ceremonies to cleanse and balance
the inner and outer energy of the island.
The festival symbolizes the victory of good
over evil. The origin of Galungan is a mystery,
but essentially it is believed to be the beginning
of the week in which the gods and ancestors
descend to earth, and good triumphs
over evil.
The holiday is celebrated by the fitting of ‘Penjor’,
tall bamboo poles beautifully decorated
on the right side of every house entrance.
People are attired in their finest clothes and
jewels on this day. After the Galungan Festival
called Kuningan, signifying the closing of the
Galungan Cerremony. On this day special offerings
made of yellow rice and special dishes
are offered every family compound and temple
looks amazing with ornaments.