BARONG Drama
Barong, the Lion
Balinese Hinduism is deeply interwoven with art and ritual, and is less closely preoccupied with scripture, law, and belief than Islam in Indonesia. Balinese Hinduism lacks the traditional Hindu emphasis on cycles of rebirth and reincarnation, but instead is concerned with a myriad of local and ancestral spirits. As with kebatinan, these deities are thought to be capable of harm. Balinese place great emphasis on dramatic and aesthetically satisfying acts of ritual propitiation of these spirits at temple sites scattered throughout villages and in the countryside. Each of these temples has a more or less fixed membership; every Balinese belongs to a temple by virtue of ... [readmore]
Bali Palace Architecture Tampaksiring
Bali Palace Architecture Tampaksiring
Unlike the buildings of the Presidential Palace which was established in the Dutch colonial period, the Palace features highlight Indonesianness Tampaksiring very thick. No major pillars that create an impression that such a grand and luxurious Presidential Palace Jakarta or Bogor Palace. Tampaksiring palace architecture is also very functional, highlighting the simplicity and function as a guesthouse for vacation. Natural stones and bricks subtle Balinese deliberately highlighted to create a regional pattern. Carved sandstone and wooden poles Balinese style concept was integrated in its architecture, not as an additional element attached.
Concrete construction is used to translate the design-build that demand stretches wide. All the teak wood and building materials ... [readmore]
Linga Yoni Pura Puseh Babahan
Puseh Babahan temple located in the village Babahan, Penebel district, Tabanan regency of Bali Province, was to save the ancient relics from the prehistoric and classical times. One of these relics is Linga Yoni which until now still sacred presence.
Linga word comes from Sanskrit which means "sign or the equivalent phallus male sex". In the book Iconographic dictionary of the Indian religion Hinduism - Buddhism - Jainism explained that the Linga (Melayu), among others means a symbol or a symbol of male sex.
In South and Central India worship of Linga very popular existence. In fact there is one particular sect that worships the Linga there. They named themselves after Linggayat sect. Special characteristics ... [readmore]
Ngaben ceremony in Bali
Ngaben, is a purification ceremony atma (spirit) as the first phase of a sacred obligation Balinese Hindus to his ancestors by burning the bodies procession. human body consists of a rough body, subtle body and karma. Human gross bodies formed from elements of 5-called Panca Maha Bhuta, the earth (solid), apah (liquid), sratumarga (hot substances) slave (wind) and akasa (space vacuum). These five elements are merged to form the human physical and mobilized by the atma (spirit). When humans die, the die is rough body, atma is not. Well Ngaben, is the purification process atma / soul as it leaves the body rough.
There are several opinions about the origin of the word Ngaben. ... [readmore]
Information for a vacation and a comfortable relaxing in Bali
We know that Bali is beautiful and a wonderful place to visit. Visit to Indonesia really can never be forgotten. Bali fun great area with many interesting activities to choose from. Bali is a major tourist destination in Indonesia. Balinese society is very friendly, and they welcome tourists visiting their area. The beach is the main attraction with surfing one of the most popular activities. Can also hire a boat to relax in the blue water.
Bali people love painting, weaving, carving, basket making, and other arts because it was part of the culture, they begin to learn from their childhood. Living in Bali ranges from small bungalows to luxury hotels, all the accommodations to meet the needs of tourists. The main attraction is a temple ... [readmore]
