Atma Wedana
After the Atitiwa(Ngaben) ceremonies, the last ceremony carried out to glorify and purify the soul/Atma to be able to reunite with the Creator/Brahman is called “Atma Wedana”. As other ceremonies, this ceremony is divided into three categories, namely kanista, madya and uttama. For the utama category we call it Baligia. The three main days in […]
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Ngaben is classified as a pitra yadnya ceremony which is a sincere sacrifice directed to the ancestors as an effort to help the atman journey towards the creator, Brahman. In Lontar Yama Tattwa, the philosophy of Ngaben is a process to accelerate the return of the elements of Panca Maha Bhuta (Pertiwi: earth Apah: water, […]
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The purpose of carrying out this ceremony is to remove impurities due to the meeting of two human beings (a man and a women), to form a happy and eternal family and to be able to have children with noble characters who will continue obligations especially to the ancestors (Pitra rna), Dewa (Dewa rna) and […]
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The purpose of this ceremony is to eliminate the impurities of a young adult which are described as the characteristics of Bhuta, Kala, Pisaca Raksasa and Sadripu which influence humans to reach maturity. Neutralize Sadripu (sad: six and ripu: enemy) that exists in mankind, namely – (1) kama: lust, desire, (2) lobha: greed, (3) krodha: […]
Read MoreSemayut Maketus Lan Menek Kelih
After the loss of the first child’s teeth, from that moment on the child’s mind begins to be affected by Triguna (Sattwam: goodness, constructive, harmonious, Rajas: passion, active, confused and Tamas: destructive, darkness chaotic). A child should start learning about life and symbolically should pierce his/her ears. Ceremony that marked this event is called Semayut […]
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Mekutang Rambut Ceremony symbolized that the baby has become a perfect human, the impurity of the baby caused by the birth process is gone. At this stage, the baby’s hair is shaved off. This ceremony is usually done when the baby is six months old according to Balinese calendar, or commonly named “a oton” (210 […]
Read MoreNgenem Bulanin
During the six-month old baby ceremony, the baby is asked for a blessing from Ida Bhatara Perthiwi to be given harmony, health, and not affected by disasters and obstacles. At the age of 6 months the baby is allowed to step on the ground for the first time. The Nyama Catur were given purification, and […]
Read MoreNelu Bulanin
Symbolically this three-month-old baby ceremony (105 days) means releasing the negative influences brought by “Nyama Catur” and at the same time welcoming the arrival of the elements of the Panca Maha Butha, i.e. Pertiwi, Apah, Teja, Bayu, Akasa (earth, water, fire, air and ether) to unite and strengthen the physical and psychological of the baby. […]
Read MoreNgeles Kakambuh
After the baby is one month and seven days old (42 days), there is a ceremony, called “Ngeles Kakambuh”. The Kakambuh amulet (pengijeng) is replaced by Pengijeng rare (baby amulet), which serves as the guardian of the baby’s soul, so that the baby will live long, free from pain and obstruction. Nyama Catur were given […]
Read MoreMapag Rare
When the baby is 12 days old, there is a baby welcoming ceremony called “Mapag Rare” is held”. The purpose of the ceremony is to express gratitude to Sang Dumadi, that the baby was born safely. Through this ceremony, it is expected that Sang Hyang Dumadi, who animates the baby, can get a healthy and […]
Read MoreKepus Wedel
Kepus wedel is a special ritual when placenta was off from the baby’s belly button, usually 5-15 days after the baby born. In Balinese believe, “Kepus wedel” marked the entry of the spiritual power of “Nyama Catur” which will continue to look after the baby. “Pratiti mas” is prepared for the baby. It is made […]
Read MoreNanem Ari-Ari
The purpose of this ceremony is to ask protection from Hyang Pertiwi and Hyang Akasa for a safe and long life baby. Placenta is washed clean, wrapped in white cloth, filled with spices, then put into the coconut before being buried. A stone is placed on top, with a flat surface facing up. Pandanus tree […]
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