25.1.09

BALI EVEN IN 2009

EVENTS IN BALI


1 "New Year 2009 "
3 "Saraswati Day ", in honor of Dewi Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge.
Odalan, temple anniversary celebrations, held every 210 days at :
ist Pura Pasek Gelgel, Sayan, Bongkasa village, district of Abian semal, Badung regency Pura Dadya Agung Tangkas, Kori Agung, Gerih village, district of Abian Semal, Badung regency
4 "Banyu Pinaruh ", a day after Saraswati Day, people goes to the beach for purification and wisdom.
7 "Pagerwesi ", the word literally means, "Iron fence "when people pray for strong mental defense to"Shanghyang Pramesti Guru " the Lord of universe.
10 "Full Moon "
Odalan and Purnama, temple anniversary celebrations and full moon ceremony at :
list Pura Luhur Pucak Padang Dawa, Bangli Village, district of Baturiti, Tabanan regency
Pura Silayukti, Padang bai village, Karangasem regency
Pura Air Jeruk, Sukawati village, Gianyar regency
Pura Penatasan Agung, Sukawati village, Gianyar regency
Pura Bonua, Besakih village, Karangasem regency
Pura Batur Sari, Ubud village, Gianyar regency

Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Laban Sindu Jiwa, Kedewatan village, Ubud district, Gianyar regency.
Pura Kehen, North of the town of Bangli, Bangli regency
Pura Padang Sakti, Tangt u village, East of Denpasar
17 "Tumpek Landep ", the day devoted to Shanghyang Pasupati when blessing ceremony is held for heirlooms, weapons and all tools and implements made of metal, for magic power and proper function.
Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Penatasan Pande, Kusamba village, Klungkung regency.
Pura Ida Ratu Pande Besakih ( The Mother Temple), Karangasem Regency
Pura Taman, Bubunan village, Seririt district Buleleng regency
21 "Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Puseh and Desa, Bebalang village, South of the town of Bangli, Bangli regency
Pura Dalem Perancak, Canggu village, kuta district, Badung regency
Pura Gede Gunung Agung, Munggu village, district of mengwi, Badung regency
Pura Kareban langit, Sading village, district of Mengwi, Badung regency
24 "Siwaratri, Ciwaratri", the night dedicated for the god Shiva. A time for holy contemplation and purification, the Balinese do not sleep for one night.
26 "Chinese Lunar New Year 2560 "
27 "Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Dalem Lagan, Bebalang village, South of the town of Bangli
Pura Dalem Ganda Mayu, downtown of Klungkung
Pura Puseh, Lembeng village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
Pura Penataran Sasih, Pejeng village, district of Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency
29 "Bali Magic Festival—Performance and magic Competition featuring Max Maven until January 31 "
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FEBRUARY
2 "Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Puseh / Bale agung, ubung, Kupang village, district of Penebel, Tabanan regency
Pura Batumadeg, Besakih ( The Mother Temple) complex, Karangasem regency
9 "Full Moon "
Odalan and Purnama, Temple anniversary, celebrations and fullmoon ceremony at :
list Pura Dalem, Batur village, Bangli regency
Pura Ratu Pasek, Besakih, (The Mother Temple ) complex, Karangasem regency
11 "Temple celebration at :
list Pura Puseh /Desa, Guang village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency.
list Pura Penataran Agung Puri Agung Bangli, down town of Bangli.
14 " Valentine Day—many hotels and restaurants offers dinner packages "
21 "Tumpek Uduh/Tumpek Wayang", the day devoted to God as "Sanghyang Sangkara", lord of all food-plants and vegetables when blessing ceremony is held for good crop and product. Every farm and plantation throughout Bali.
Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Manik Mas Besakih ( The Mother Temple) complex, Karangasem regency
Pura Puseh/ Desa Batuan village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
25 "Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Puncak Sari, Peninjoan village, district of Tembuku, Bangli regency
list Pura Pasek, Gelgel, Gerih, village, district of Abian Semal, Badung regency
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MARCH
3 "Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, Candikuning village, Tabanan regency
list Pura Batu Klotok, South beach of Semarapura, the capital town of Klungkung regency
list Pura Dalem waturenggong, Taro Kaja village, Gianyar regency
4 "Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Penataran Gana, Bebalang village, Bangli regency
list Pura Dalem Gede, Banjar Pande, down town of Bangli
list Pura Pucak Sari ( Monkey forest), Sangeh village, Badung regency
5 "Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Penataran Sasih, Pejeng village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Bukit Mentik, Gunung Lebah village, Bangli regency
9 "Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad "
12 "Odalan Temple anniversary celebrations at :
list Pura Kawitan Tangkas Kori Agung, Tangkas village, Klungkung regency
list Pura Siang Kangin Tampuagan , Peninjoan village, Bangli regency.
list Pelinggih Ida Ratu Mas, Penataran agung, Besakih ( The Mother Temple) complex, Karangasem regency
18 "Galungan” Holiday", The day believed as the victory day of "Dharma", (Virtue) upon "Adharma" (evil) , when the entire island is brightened with festivities while "Penjor" the artistically, decorated, bamboo pole stuck at every house entrance adorning the both symbolizing prosperity. Throughout Bali.
Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Luhur Watukaru, wongaya Gede, Tabanan village
list Pura Lempuyang Luhur, (on top of Mt. Lempuyang) Purwayu village, Karangasem village
list Pura Kentel Gumi, Banjarangkan village, Klungkung regency
23 "Odalan, Temple anniversary celebrations at :
list
Pura Dasar Buana, Gelgel Village, Klungkung regency.
list Pura Pemerajan Agung, benawah kangin village, Gianyar regency
24 "Mekiyis" or "Melasti" , ceremony the procession of Hindu followers carrying temple effigies to the beach for purification ceremony in welcoming "Nyepi" the Is Caka New Year.
Sanur and Kuta Beach
25 "Tawur Agung Kesanga " , ceremony, great sacrificial ceremony offered to the underworld spirits for not disturbing human being’s settlement (at 12.00 noon) followed by process of "Ogoh-ogoh" (monster-like creatures made from bamboo, papers, and Styrofoam symbolizing evil spirits) in the evening.
- Puputan square, down town of Denpasar city
- Square or cross road of town and village throughout Bali
26 "Nyepi Day" , Caka New Year 1931, a day of absolute silence for Hindu followers, when no activity is done, no fire is lit, no traveling anywhere and no amusement is held for the day and night, Throughout Bali.
27 "Med-Medan", traditional event, this event is held in connection with “Nyepi” the Caka new year, involving maidens and bachelors of the village as to strengthen brotherhood and understanding among the youth. Initiated with prayer at the local temple, the group members then hug one another, getting roughly wet under water sprouted by someone. It’s a cheerful moment for all, held about 15.00 hours. At Banjar Kaja, Sesetan village, south of Denpasar.
28 "Kuningan holiday", the last day of Galungan celebration, believed to be the ascendant day of the ancestral holy spirits and Deities to heaven after sojourning for several day son this material world. On this day, special offering consisted of yellow rice and special dishes are offered while every compound and temple is decorated with ornaments made of young coconut leaves and flowers. Throughout Bali.
Temple anniversary celebration at :
list
Pura Taman Pule, Mas village Ubud, Gianyar regency
list Pura Sadha, Kapal village, Badung regency
list Pura Ularan, takmung village, Klungkung regency
list Pura Dalem Tegal Jaya, Batubulan village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Sakenan, Serangan Island ( Turtle Island)
list Pura Dalem Tenggaling, Guliang village, Bangli regency
list “Makotekan” ceremony, (village purification ceremony), at : Munggu village, district of Mengwi, Badung regency
"Perang Jempana",as part of the temple anniversary celebrations when two group of the temple adherents carrying "Jempana" ( Temple effigy) collides one another as to indicate that the ceremony has been processed properly, at : Pura Panti Timbrah, Pakse Bali Village, Klungkung regency.
"Megarang pipis",special events (snatching away the money), when certain sun of money is collected from every family compound after holding a ritual, which money is then spread out on the village road, snatched away by the crowd of people. It is believed that by supplying the ancestor holy spirits with the money, the descendants will be rewarded with prosperity in return it is usually held before noon, at : Bongan cina village, south of Tabanan, Tabanan regency.
29 "Odalan, Temple anniversary celebrations at :
list
Pura Dalem Panhuman Bujangga, Penatih village, east of Denpasar.
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APRIL
1 "Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Tanah Lot ( temple at the rock), Kediri village, Tabanan regency
list Pura Bukcabe Mas Village, Ubud, Gianyar regency
list Pura Masceti, Sanding village, Tampaksiring regency
5 "Ngarebong",special event / ritual, when a group of the temple adherents being in trance, stab themselves with kris, the crared daggers, just to indicate thet the series of ritual have been in process accordingly, at : Pura Petilan Pengerebongan, Kesiman village, east of Denpasar.
7 "Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Luhur Uluwatu, Pecatu village, Badung regency
list Pura Penataran Agung Jukut paku, Singakerta village, Ubud, Gianyar regency
list Pura Andakasa, Manggis village, Karangasem village
list Pura Gualawah ( the bat cave), Klungkung regency
list Pura Taman Ayun ( the royal temple), Mengwi village, Badung regency
list Pura Puseh, Pura Desa cemenggaon village, Sukawati, Gianyar regency
list Pura Dalem Senapati, Bebalang village, south of Bangli
8 "Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura dalem Dauma, Batuan village, Sukawati, Gianyar regency
list Pura Nataran, Kacangdawa village, Klungkung regency
list Pura Taman, Kendran village, Tegalalang, Gianyar regency
9 "Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Batur , Kalanganyar village, Bangli regency
list Pura Dalem, tangsub village, Sukawati, Gianyar regency
list Pura Penambangan Badung, Pemedilan village, downtown of Denpasar
list Pura Desa, Singakertha village, Ubud, Gianyar regency
list “Bethara Turun Kabeh” (the descendent of all Deities) special ceremony, held once in a year time at : Pura Penataran Agung Besakih ( The mother temple) Karangasem regency
list “Ngusaba” special regency, special ritual held every certain period of time, after harvesting, at : Pura Bukit Jati, Bangli regency, Pura Lempuyang Madya, Purwayu village,Karangasem regency
10 "Good Friday"
22 "Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Luhur Puncak Padangdawa, Bangli village district of Baturiti, Tabanan regency
list Pura Silayukti, padangbai village, Karangasem regency
list Pura Air Jeruk, Sukawati village, Gianyar regency.
list Pura Dangin Pasar, batuan village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Puseh, bebandem village, Karangasem regency
24 "Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Kahyangan tiga, Batur village, Bangli regency
list Pura Batur, Cemenggaon village, Sukawati district, Gianyar regency
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MAY
2 "Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Dalem Pemuteran Jelantik village, Klungkung regency
list Pura Dalem Tarukan, Bebalang village, South of the town of Bangli
list Pura Taman Sari , Gunung Sari village, Penebel district, Tabanan regency
6 "Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Puseh / Desa, Silakarang village, Ubud, Gianyar regency
list Pura Dalem Petitenget, Kerobokan village, Badung regency
list Pura Dalem Pularsari, Samprangan village, Gianyar regency
9 "Waisak".
Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Puncak Tinggah, Angsri village, district of Baturiti, Tabanan village
list Pura Samuan Tiga, Bedulu village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Penataran Agung, Sidemen village, Karangasem regency
list Pura Maospahit, Banjar gerenceng, downtown of Denpasar
12 "Odalan Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Dalem Puri, batuan village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Dalem Kediri, Silakarang, Gianyar regency
list Pura Dalem, Singakertha village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Desa, Gajah Mada street down town of Denpasar
list Pura Puncak Payogan, Kedewatan village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Dalem Tampuagan, Peninjoan village, district of Tembuku, Bangli, regency
list Pura Dalem Waturenggong taro village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Dalem Puri, Peliatan village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Puseh, Ubud village, Gianyar regency
21 "The Ascension of Jesus Christ"
27 Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Puseh/ Desa, Sukawati village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Merajan Agung, Batuyang village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Maspahit, Sesetan village, south of Denpasar
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JUNE
6 "Tumpek Kandang/Tumpek Uye", "Sanghyang Rare Angon" the Lord of cattel and livestock, requesting good ibreed and product at : Every animal husbandry and family compound in Bali.
Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Puseh/ Desa, downtown of Gianyar
list Pura Dalem Segening, Kediri, village, Tabanan regency
10 "Pura Dalem Tarukan, Cemenggaon village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency at :
list Pura Penataran Dalem Ketut, Pejeng kaja village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Pemerajan Agung, Puri Ubud ( the Palace of ubud) downtown of Ubud, Gianyar regency
13 "Opening Ceremony of the 31st Bali Art Festival
Commenced with cultural procession offered typically by every regencies in Bali. After the main ceremony officially opened by president of the republic Indonesia/ minister, the procession will be proceeding to the Art Centre in Denpasar, where exhibitions and display of handicraft, painting, jewelries, garment and other product are held, while various kinds of performing art are on stage, every day and night, up to mid July.
" Bali Art Festival will be closed at Sunday 12 2009 "
16 Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Bukit Buluh, Gunaksa village, Klungkung regency
list Pura Tirta village, south of the town of Bangli
list Pura Dalem, Bitra village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Taman Sari, Ubud village, Gianyar regency
17 "Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Agung Dalem Tarukan, Pejeng village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Rambut Siwi, Yeh Embang village, Jembrana regency
list Pura Batu Bolong, canggu village, Badung regency
list Pura Tirta Anom Padang sigi village, district of Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency
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JULY
1 "Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Petali, Jati Luwih village, Tabanan regency
list Pura Dalem Tarukan, Pulasari village, Bangli regency
list Pura Dalem Puri, Besakih village, Karangasem regency
7 "Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Ulun Suwi, Jimbaran village, district of Kuta, Badung regency
list Pura Batu Madeg, besakih ( the mother temple complex), Karangasem regency
list Pura Puseh/ pura desa, Batur village, Kintamani regency
list Pura Dalem Kedewatan, Celuk village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
11 "Tumpek Wayang",it is special day for puppeteers, when blessing ceremony is given to shadow puppet play set for "taksu"(magical charm and power). Throught Bali. Odalan. Temple anniversary celebration at : Pura Bhatara ratu alit and Ratu lingsir, Singakerta village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency & Pura Pedarman, Besakih ( the mother temple), Karangasem regency.
12 "Closing ceremony of 31st Bali Art Festival
20 "Isra’ Mi’raj (Ascension of Prophet Muhammad)"
21 "Odalan, Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Dalem, Batuyang Village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
list Pura Desa, Bedulu village, Gianyar regency
22 "Odalan, temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Dalem, Samplangan village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Agung Pasek Gelgel Sibang Kaja village, Badung regency
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AUGUST
1"Saraswati", the day devoted to God as Sanghyang Aji Saraswati symbolized a Beautiful Goddess of Knowledge, sciences and arts, when blessing ceremony is given to holy scriptures, books of sciences and arts for every family compound throughout Bali.
2 "Banyupinaruh day", when the Balinese go to every beach, river, lake and spring, to purity themselves and pray for wisdom and wits, at dawn. Throughout Bali.
3 "Comaribek day", when blessing ceremony is held for every source of living (rice, barn, spring, etc). throughout Bali.
5 "Pagerwesi holiday and full moon ceremony , The word "Pagerwesi", "literally means" "iron fence" (Pager= fence, wesi= iron) This day is doevoted to “Sanghyang Pramesti Guru” (God as lord of the universe), when Hindu followers pray for strong mental defence to face life obstacles.
Odalan, temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Kehen, downtown of Bangli
list Pura Laban sindu Jiwa, Kedewatan village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Dalem Ularan, Banjartatasan downtown of Denpasar
list Pura Dang Kahyangan Pengukur-Ukur, Pejeng village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Gelap, Besakih (the mother temple complex) Karangasem regency
15 "Tumpek Landep day", the day devoted to Sanghyang Pasupati (as the Lord of all metal implements) when blessing ceremony is given to heirlooms weapons and the other metal tools ( including cars) for magical power and proper function. Throughout Bali.
Odalan, temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Penatasan Pande, Kusamba village, Klungkung regency
list Pura Ida Ratu Pande, karangasem ( Mother Temple), Karangasem regency
list Pura Dalem Pingit, taro kaja village, district of Tegalalang, Gianyar regency
17 " Indonesia Independence Day "
19 "Odalan, temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Puseh and Desa Bebalang village, south of the town of Bangli, Bangli regency
list Pura Dalem Perancak, Canggu village, Kuta district , Badung regency
list Pura Gede Gunung Agung, Munggu village, district of Mengwi, Badung regency
list Pura Kereban Langit, Sading village, district of Mengwi, Badung regency
25 Odalan, temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Puseh, Lembeng village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
list Pura Dalem Ganda Mayu, downtown of Klungkung
list Pura Dalem Lagan, Bebalang village, south of the town of Bangli, Bangli regency
26 "Odalan, temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Kahyangan Tiga, Batur village, Bangli regency.
list Pura Batur, Cemagaon villa district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
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SEPTEMBER
4 "Odalan, temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Gunung Kawi, Tampaksiring village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Ulun Kul-kul, Besakih ( the mother temple complex), Karangasem regency
9 "Odalan, temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura penataran agung puri agung, downtown of Bangli
list Pura puseh/ pura desa, guang village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
list Pura Pasek Gel-gel, kukuh village, district of Marga, Tabanan
19 "Tumpek uduh (tumpek wariga) ", the day devoted to God as "Sanghyang Sangkara" lord of all food-plants and vegetation, when blessing ceremony is held for good crop and product, every farm and plantation throughout Bali.
Odalan, temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Manik Mas Besakih ( the mother temple complex), Karangasem regency
list Pura Puseh / Desa batuan village district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
21 "Eid Fitri Festival 1430 H"
22 "Eid Fitri Festival 1430 H"
29 Odalan, temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, Candi Kuning village, Tabanan regency
list Pura Batu Klotok, South beach of Semara Pura, the capital town of Klungkung regency
list Pura Dalem Waturenggong, Taro Kaja village, Gianyar regency
30 "Odalan, temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Penataran Gana, Bebalang village, Bangli regency
list Pura Dalem Gede, Banjar Pande, Downtown of Bangli
list Pura Puncak Sari ( Monkey forest), Sangeh village, Badung regency
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OCTOBER
3 "Odalan, temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Batu Bolong, Canggu village, district of Kuta, Badung regency
list Pura Penataran agung, Besakih ( the mother complex), Karangasem regency
list Pura Agung Pulaki, Banyupoh village district of Grokgak, Buleleng regency
list Pura Tirta Empul, Tampaksiring village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Ulun Danu Batur, Songan village, district of Kintamani, Bangli regency
list Pura Puseh, Tebola village, district of Sidemen, Karangasem regency
list Pura Dalem Tarukan, Pejeng village, Gianyar regency
14 "Galungan celebration ", as to commemorate the victory of “Dharma” (virtue) upon “Adharma” ( evil) based on the mythology of “ Mayadenawa” the demon king who was involved ia a war against God Indra’s troops. On this day , a tall bamboo –pole decorated with young coconut leaves, flower, fruit and cakes is stuck on every house entrance and make a marvelous sight along the village roads symbolizing prosperity, throughout Bali.
15 "Odalan, temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Luhur Watukaru, wongaya gede village, tabanan regency
list Pura Lempuyang luhur, (on top of Mt. lempuyang) purwayu village, karangasem village
list Pura Kentel Gumi, Banjarangkan village, Klungkung regency
list Pura Desa and Puseh, Mengwi village, Badung regency
16 "Odalan, temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Danghyang Tulus Dewa, Apuan village, district of Susut, bangle regency
list Pura Merajan Agung, Benawah Kangin, district of Blahbatuh, Gianyar regency
19 "Odalan, temple anniversary celebration at :
list "Pura Dasar Buana, Gelgel village, Klungkung regency
24 "Kuningan celebration ", the last day of Galungan celebration, believed to be the ascendant day of the ancentral holy spirits and Deities to heaven after sojourning for several day son this material world. On this day, special offering consisted of yellow rice and special dishens are offered while every compound and temple is decorated with ornaments made of young coconut leaves and flowers. Throughout Bali.
Perang Jempana as part of the temple anniversary celebrations when two group of the temple adherents carrying “Jempana” ( Temple effigy) collides one another as to indicate that The ceremony has been processed properly, at : Pura Panti Timbrah, Pakse Bali Village, Klungkung regency.
Odalan, temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Ulun Kulkul Besakih ( Mother temple), Karangasem regency
list Pura Taman Pule, Mas village,ubud, Gianyar regency
list Pura Sadha, kapal village, Badung regency
list Pura Ularan, Takmung village, Klungkung regency
list Pura Dalem Tegeha, Batubulan village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Dalem, Guang village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
list Pura Sakenan, Serangan island ( Turtle Island), Denpasar municipality
25 "Pemendakan means “ welcoming” procession fot the deities to Sakenan temple, held in the afternoon. From some main temple in Denpasar and Sanur.
“ Megarang pipis”, special events (snatching away the money), when certain sun of money is collected from every family compound after holding a ritual, which money is then spread out on the village road, snatched away by the crowd of people. It is believed that by supplying the ancestor holy spirits with the money, the descendants will be rewarded with prosperity in return it is usually held before noon, at : Bongan Cina village, south of Tabanan, Tabanan regency.
28 "Temple anniversary celebration at :
list Pura Tanah Lot, Kediri village, Tabanan regency
list Pura Bukcabe Mas village, Ubud, Gianyar regency
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NOVEMBER
2 "Temple anniversary celebration and full moon ceremony at :
list Pura Dalem Puri, Batur village, Bangli regency.
list Pura Batumadeg Besakih ( the mother temple), Karangasem regency
list Pura Kehen, downtown of Bangli
list Pura Puseh, Buda Keeling village, Karangasem regency
list Pura Mrajan Agung Puri Pemecutan, downtown of Denpasar
list Pura Dalem Agung, Nongan village, Karangasem regency
list Pura Puncak Bukit, Tampaksiring village, Gianyar regency
3 "Temple anniversary celebration and full moon ceremony at :
list Pura Luhur Andakasa, Antiga village, district of Manggis, karangasem regency
list Pura Luhur Uluwatu, the cliff of Southern of bukit Peninsula, Pecatu village, Badung regency
list Pura Gua Lawah (the bat cave temple) Klungkung regency
list Pura Taman Ayun ( the royal temple), Mengwi village, Badung regency
list Pura Dalem Senapati, Bebalang village, south of Bangli
list Pura Suralaya, Banda village, district of Banjarangkan, Klungkung regency
list Pura Pusering Jagat, Pejeng village, Gianyar regency
4 "Temple anniversary celebration and full moon ceremony at :
list Pura Puseh Bramana Kamasan village, Klungkung regency
list Pura Penataran Kacang Dawa, Klungkung regency
list Pura Luhur Puncak Sari, Penatahan village, Tabanan regency
list Pura Dalem Sena, Babakan village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Desa, Sanding village, district of Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency
list Pura Taman, Dukuh village, district of Tegalalang, Gianyar regency
18 "Temple anniversary celebrations and full moon ceremony at :
list Pura Silayukti, Padangbai village, Karangasem regency
list Pura Air Jeruk, Sukawati village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Desa, Bebandem village, Karangasem regency
list Pura Dangin Pasar, Batuan village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Luhur Puncak Padang Dawa, Bangli village, district of Baturiti, Tabanan regency
27 "Eid Adha 1430 H"
28 "Temple anniversary celebration and full moon ceremony at :
list Pura Dalem Pemuteran, Jelantik village, Klungkung regency
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DECEMBER
1"Temple anniversary celebration and full moon ceremony at :
list Pura Bhatara Kawitan Pura Agung Bangli, downtown of Bangli
list Pura Pasek Gelgel, Pedungan village, south of Denpasar
list Pura Kertha, Banyuning village, downtown of Singaraja ( north Bali)
list Pura Taman, Bubunan village, district of Seririt, Buleleng regency ( north Bali)
2 "Temple anniversary celebration and full moon ceremony at :
list Pura Puseh and Desa Silakarang village district of Sukawati village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Dalem Pulasari Samprangan village, district of Blahbatuh, Gianyar regency
list Pura Natih, Banjar kaloh batuan village
list Pura Dalem Petitenget, Kerobokan village, district of Kuta, Badung regency
3 "Temple anniversary celebrations and full moon ceremony at :
list Pura Dalem Puri, Besakih village, Karangasem regency
list Pura Dalem Puri, Batuan village, Gianyar regency
list Pura Dalem, Singakertha village, district of Ubud, Gianyar regency
list Pura Dalem Agung, downtown of Bangli
list Pura Dalem, Ketewel village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
list Pura Desa, Downtown of Denpasar
list Pura Puncak Payogan, Kedewatan village, district of Ubud, Gianyar regency
8 "Temple anniversary celebrations and full moon ceremony at :
list Pura Merajan Agung, Batuyang village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
list Pura Tanjungsari, Padangbai village, Karangasem regency
18 "Islamic New Year 1 Muharram 1431 H "
25 "Christmas "

Visa to Visit Indonesia

The Department of Justice and Human Rights has officially determined that as of August 2005:

Indonesia Government had granted visa on arrival favor to 52 countries to be able to purchase the visa on arrival facility upon their arrival in Indonesia's designed “International Gateway” at 15 airports and 21 seaports.

They are:
1. Argentina
2. Australia
3. Austria
4. Bahrain
5. Belgium
6. Brazil
7. Bulgaria
8. Cambodia
10. Cyprus
11. Denmark
12. Egypt
13. Estonia
14. Finland
15. France
16. Germany
17. Greece
18. Hungary
19. Iceland
20. India
21. Iran
22. Ireland
23. Italy
24. Japan
25. Kuwait
26. Laos
27. Liechtenstein
28. Luxembourg
29. Maldives
30. Malta
31. Mexico
32. Monaco
33. New Zealand
34. Norway
35. Oman
36. RRC
37. Poland
38. Portugal
39. Qatar
40. Saudi Arabia
41. Russia
42. South Africa
43. South Korea
44. Spain
45. Switzerland
46. Sweden
47. Surinam
48. Taiwan
49. The Netherland
50. United Arab Emirate
51. United Kingdom
52. United States of America

And started per 28 May 2007, Indonesia will be added its Visa on Arrival (VOA) favors to more 11 countries joined with previous 52 other favored countries according to the Directorate General of Immigration recent released paper.

The 11 countries are Algeria, the Czech Republic, Fiji, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Panama, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Tunisia.

Tourists from those selected countries will not oblige to apply abroad for a visa but can purchase a visa on arrival at 15 gates of Indonesia's international airports and seaports. The fee for this visa, payable upon landing, is US$10 for a 7 day visa and US$25 for a 30-day visa.

The official entry requirements for the issuance of a 30 or 7 days day visa-on arrival:

1. Passport must be from one of the countries listed above.
2. Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months from the date of entry into Indonesia.
3. Payment of US$10 or US$25 must be paid at the gateway, depending on the length of visa required.
4. Onward or return tickets are compulsory.
5. Visitors must enter and exit through one of the 15 airports or 21 seaports officially approved as an “international gateway” by the Indonesian Immigration department.

11 countries and territories are eligible for a "Visa Free" facility. Those holding valid passports from the following countries will be granted a non-extendable 30-day Visa-Free Short Visit Permit upon arrival at an Indonesian international gateway without charge:

1. Brunei Darussalam
2. Chile
3. Hong Kong SAR
4. Macau SAR
5. Malaysia
6. Morocco
7. Peru
8. Philippines
9. Thailand
10. Vietnam
11. Singapore

Others nationals that not granted with either visa on arrival favor nor visa free favor from Indonesia government may apply for tourist visa at Indonesia embassy abroad.

Minimalist Guide to Bali

Bali area reference:
- South Bali: Nusadua, Jimbaran, Tuban, Kuta, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Canggu, Sanur
- Central Bali: Ubud, Bedugul, Kintamani, Tabanan
- North Bali: Singaraja, Lovina
- East Bali: Candi Dasa, Karangasem
- West Bali: Menjangan
This page is intended for the minimalist among you. It lists the places of interest with a one line executive summary of what it has to offer. Print this page, take it with you, and once you are there, glance it quickly to determine where you should go next. Let us know if this is useful.
Batubulan: Daily barong dance performance, fine stone
carvings, furniture, terracotta pots.
Mount Batukau: off the beaten path, virgin rainforests,
mossy shade of Pura Luhur temple, serenity.
Bedugul: highland retreat by the lake, crater,
watersports, quality fruits and vegetables.
Besakih Temple: Mother Temple on Mount Agung, huge
complex of shrines, majestic.
Candi Dasa: quiet newest resort area, snorkeling, diving,
beach.
Celuk: silver and gold jewelry.
Denpasar: rebuilt ancient city, art center, museum,
government offices.
Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave): 8th century archaelogical
mystery, Buddhist inscriptions and carvings, elephant head
at entrance.
Goa Lawah (Bat Cave): One-thousand year old Shiva
temple, millions of fruit bats cover the ceiling.
Jimbaran: Southwest Bali, fisherman village, beach,
sunset,offshore reefs.
Kintamani: Mountainous, spectacular view by Lake Batur,
sunrise at peak of Mount Batur.
Klungkung: Old Palaces, Kertha Gosa Hall of Justice
(painted ceiling a la Sistine Chapel).
Kuta: surfing, beaches, sunsets, night life, shops of
Legian.
Lovina: North near Singaraja, still waters, dolphin watch.
Negara: West Bali, water buffalo races (Jul - Oct).
Nusa Dua : luxurious resorts, diving and surfing, beaches,
golf course, shops
Nusa Lembongan: Bali's sister island, coral and sand
beaches, crystal clear water, surfing.
Sangeh: Monkey Forest, tall nutmeg trees, aggressive
monkeys.
Sanur: First resort of Bali, beaches, black and white
magic.
Singaraja: North Bali, main port during colonial time,
quiet, culturally distinctive.
Tabanan: mountains, rice field terraces, black sand
beaches, rain forests.
Tampaksiring: wood carving, Tirta Empul temple and
sacred spring water, Sukarno's Palace.
Tanah Lot: Dramatic ocean front temple,
spectacular sunset, snake filled cave.
Tenganan: East Bali, village of Bali Aga, wonderful fabrics
(Gringsing double-ikat).
Tirta Gangga: East Bali, water palace bathing place.
Trunyan: Lake Batur village, accessible only by boat,
Bali Aga, the dead by a sacred tree.
Ubud: Haven for the arts, paintings, lush rice fields,
museums, galleries, dances.
Uluwatu: Spectacular temple on a cliff, real challenging
surf below.

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Dewata Island

Geographically
Bali is volcanically active and extravagantly fertile. Bali has an area of 5620 sq km, measures approximately 140 km by 80 km and is just 8 degrees south of the equator. Mount Agung known as the 'mother mountain' is over 3000 meters. South and north of the central mountains are Bali's fertile agricultural lands. The southern region is a wide, gently sloping area where most of Bali's abundant rice crop is grown. The south-central area is the true rice basket of the Island. The northern coastal strip is narrower, rising more rapidly into the foothills of the central range, but the main export crops, coffee, copra and rice, are grown here. Cattle are also raised in this area.

Climate
Bali has a climate that is tropical all year. The average temperature hovers around 30 degrees Celsius year-round. There are dry and wet seasons -dry from April to September and wet from October to March- but it can rain at any time of year and even during the wet season rain is likely to pass quickly. In general May to August are the best months in Bali. At that time of year the climate is likely to be cooler and the rains lightest. Around the coast, sea breezes temper the heat and as we move inland we also move up so the altitude works to keep things cool. It can get very cool up in the highlands and a warm sweater can be a good idea in mountain villages like Kintamani or Bedugul.

Population
With 2.5 million people, Bali is a very densely populated island. The population is almost all Indonesian, with the usual small Chinese contingent in the big towns, a sprinkling of Indian merchants, plus a number of more or less permanent visitors amongst the Westerners in Bali.

Culture
Each stage of Balinese life is marked by a series of ceremonies and rituals known as Manusa Yadnya. They contribute to the rich, varied and active life the average Balinese leads. There are ceremonies for every stage of Balinese life but often the last cremation ceremony is the biggest. A Balinese cremation can be an amazing, spectacular, colorful, noisy and exciting event. In fact it often takes so long to organize a cremation that years have passed since the death. During that time the body is temporarily buried. Of course an auspicious day must be chosen for the cremation and since a big cremation can be very expensive business many less wealthy people may take the opportunity of joining in at a larger cremation and sending their own dead on their way at the same time. Brahmans, however, must be cremated immediately. Apart from being yet another occasion for Balinese noise and confusion it's a fine opportunity to observe the incredible energy the Balinese put into creating real works of art which are totally ephemeral. There are a lot more than a body gets burnt at the cremation. The body is carried from the burial ground (or from the deceased's home if it's an 'immediate' cremation) to the cremation ground in a high, multi-tiered tower made of bamboo, paper, string, tinsel, silk, cloth, mirrors, flowers and anything else bright and colorful we can think of. The tower is carried on the shoulders of a group of men, the size of the group depending on the importance of the deceased and hence the size of the tower. The funeral of a former rajah high priest may require hundreds of men to tote the tower.
Bali beaches


Bali is a famous tourist destination in Indonesia and is widely known for its exquisite beaches and Spa Centres.

The beach experience in Bali can be relished at different locations spread across the Bali coast. First is the Balina Beach which is about 4 km from Candi Dasa on the road to Klungkung. It's a newly developed tourist Beach Resort which has come up rapidly in the last few years. The sand here is lighter in colour and it is a perfect place to enjoy water sport.

Moving further is Lovina Beach at 10 km from the west-south-west of Singaraja, on the shores of the Bali Sea. Although the quality of the beach is not particularly high, as it is narrow, with dark-collared sand, is a pleasant place for perfect bathing holiday, much quieter than the crowded beaches of southern Bali.

The spa menu is the most comprehensive in Bali and it is possible to see resident experts, such as the Naturopath, Nutritionist, Ayurvedic Doctor, Counselling Psychologist and have classes with the Pilates Instructor and Yoga Teacher.

Talking about Spa centres one can plan for spa health retreat named COMO Shambhala Estate situated at Begawan Giri along with other places such as Le Spa has which has 5 treatment villas. Each has its own characteristic based on the treatments that you will take.

Dewata Island

BALI
Bali Island, the perfect holiday destination for all ages offers something for everyone. Bali offers not just various customs but also various "adrenalin pump" parks. Many exciting amusements are available in Bali, with something new opening all the time. The number of offshore and inland attraction are on the rise because many tourists want them. This tropical paradise has a unique blend of modern tourist facilities combined with wonderful shopping and a rich past and heritage. After white water rafting that has gained popularity in Bali, comes offshore rafting or ocean rafting. The more adventurous sort of amusement has now become an alternative sport for tourists. Meanwhile white water rafting is still a popular activity with trips on Ayung, Telaga Waja, Unda Rivers, etc. The tourists can refresh their mind by watching beautiful scenery along the route. Those are not enough, some of the best surfing beaches in the world can be found on the western side of the island whilst conversely the eastern side is a wonderful haven for families, with beautiful white sand beaches and gentle seas.


Bali is small island, just 140 Km by 80 Km and lies between Java, the most highly populated and influential of all the islands, and Lombok, one of the quieter and moderately slower paced islands. Like many islands, Bali has developed a world of its own. It not only captures what is special about Indonesia but also has a uniqueness of its own.



The culture of Bali is unique. People say that the Balinese people have reached self-content. The Balinese people are proud of having preserved their unique Hindu culture against the advance of Islam, the dominant religion throughout Indonesia. This is still reflected in days to day life and can be seen in the numerous ceremonies, Balinese festivals and magnificent temples and palaces. The Balinese are skilled artisans, particularly in woodcarving and in fashioning objects of tortoiseshell and of gold, silver and other metals. The Balinese are noted for their traditional dance, the distinctive music of the gamelan and for their skills in weaving cloth of gold and silver threads, Songket, as well as for embroidering silk and cotton clothing. Stone and woodcarvings, traditional and modern paintings and intricately designed jewelry in gold and silver are readily available in shops and galleries throughout the island.

As for recreation, there is no shortage of options. Nature walks, horseback riding, diving, surfing - even bungy jumping and white water rafting - await the adventurous here.