Friday, January 28, 2011

What It's ..RANGDA ? (The Queen Of Leaks)

What It's ..RANGDA ?..

Rangda which means widow is the queen of the leak is an important legacy in the mythology of Bali. This fearsome creature is told often kidnap and eat children and lead the evil witch troops against Barong, a symbol of good strength.
According to the story probably comes from the queen Manendradattapulau Rangda Java in the 11th century. He was exiled by the king Dharmodayana for alleged acts of magic to the consort of two kings. According to legend he took revenge by killing half the kingdom, which later became his property and the property Dharmodayana son, Erlangga. Then he was replaced by someone who is wise.

Rangda is very important to the mythology of Bali. Barong or fight the battle against Erlangga ,often featured in dances. This dance is very popular and is an important legacy in the tradition of Bali. Rangda described as a woman with long hair disheveled and has long nails. His face was scary and have sharp teeth

What It's BARONG ?

BARONG - BALI.

Barong Dance is a Balinese dance which is a relic of the Pre-Hindu culture. This dance illustrates the struggle between virtue (dharma) and evil (adharma). using tangible doll quadruped or early humans who have magical powers
Barong mask is made from wood taken from haunted places such as tombs, and therefore sacred Barong is an object that is sanctified by the Hindu community in Bali. This dance show with or without act, always beginning with the show opening, accompanied by gamelan different like Gamelan, Gamelan Gong Kebyar, Gamelan Babarongan, and Gamelan batel.
 

Thursday, January 27, 2011

What It's ..GEBOGAN or Pajegan ?

What it's ...

Gebogan or Pajegan

You know those huge offerings of fruit that women carry to the temple in Bali – those are called gebogan (g’bogan)or pajegan. Basically, they are arrangements of fruit, colourful flowers, cooked chicken, small rice pyramids, grated coconut, roasted peanuts and sweet cakes stacked on top of one another, forming cylindrical towers. These objects are not always combined together, however, and you will often find gebogan made up of either just flowers or fruit, depending on the purpose. The offerings are attached to a banana tree trunk by sharp bamboo skewers. The base of a gebogan can be either a wooden dulang or a metal bokor which support the weight of the tower. Coconut-leaf decorations, known as sampian, ornament the top of the offerings.

What It's ...ILMU LEAK ?

What It's ...ILMU LEAK ( LeaK Spirit)

Ilmu Leak is an ancient knowledge passed down by the ancestors of Hindus in Bali. Today people wondering is leak is real?, is leak really hurting people? In general, it does not hurt people, Leak was the science that’s good enough for those interested. Due to ilmu leak also has its own ethics or disciplines. Ilmu leak it’s not easy to learn. It takes strong ability to learn Ilmu leak. In communities often labeled leak could hurt even kill humans, but not like that. Ilmu leak is similar to other science contained in ancient Bali “lontar”(cocomut /pandan leaves use as paper)

Monday, January 17, 2011

Where ...POPULAR PLACE IN BALI ISLAND.



THE MOST POPULAR BALI ISLAND TOURS
Kintamani Volcano Tour: The first stop is often in the village of Batubulan to watch a performance of the Barong and Kris Dance. Afterwards you visit the villages of Celuk (silver jewelry) and Mas (wood carving) to see Balinese artisans at work. Ubud, Bali's cultural center, has grown to a busy town with numerous Balinese art galleries and shops. A scenic drive over small roads overlooking beautiful rice terraces brings you to the mountain village of Kintamani (about 5,000 feet above the sea) which offers spectacular views of Lake Batur and the volcano. You can cross the crater lake below the still active Mount Batur and visit the "Bali Aga" village of Trunyan. Return through traditional villages with stops in Tampaksiring to visit the temple of Tirta Empul, and to visit the Elephant Cave "Goa Gajah", a hermitage from the 11th. century used by both Buddhists and Hindus.

Where CHEAPEST ACCOMODATION in Kuta - Legian - BALI

Where ...Legian Inexpensive Accommodation ?

Legian is located between Seminyak on the north and Kuta on the south and is calmer the Kuta. It has been renown as the busiest tourist area where hundreds of local shops, fine dining, art shops and night life are just a few steps from most the hotels in Legian. Plenty of inexpensive accommodation, mid range hotels and other up market hotels are nestled around this area. Most of the inexpensive accommodation reside amongst the local house compound and are within easy walking distance to the beach, entertainment spots and nights clubs. While the up market hotels have direct access to the beach or just a few steps to the beach.

If you are travel on budget but want to spend more days in Bali, Legian has wide range of inexpensive accommodation and hotels. Just have a look those accommodation on Jalan Padma Utara, Jalan Werkudara, Jalan Pura Bagus Teruna, Jalan Raya Legian and other small roads.

Here are some listing of inexpensive accommodation in Legian :
 

Where... CHEAPEST HOMESTAY in Sanur Bali.

 Where ..INEXPENSIVE Accommodation & Homestay -Sanur-BALI

Budget accommodation in Sanur is nothing like Kuta and Legian, but there are number of inexpensive accommodation located within an easy walk from the beach. Middle range hotels are good in Sanur featuring cozy setup around the beautiful garden settings, swimming pool and air conditioned. The up-market hotels are located on the beachfront.
Where inexpensive accomodation in Sanur ?
Here are some listing of inexpensive accommodation in Sanur :

Agung and Sue - Jalan Hang Tuah 37, Phn +62.361.288289
The cheapest room with air-conditioned located within easy walking distance to the beach.

Coco Homestay - Jalan Danau Tamblingan 42, Sanur, Phn +62.361.287391 A homestay offers budget rooms located behind the family art shop. Some of the cheapest accommodation in Sanur.

Enny's Homestay - Jalan Danau Tamblingan 172, Phn +62.361.287363
Comprises of seven immaculately furnished guest rooms behind the family shoe-shop within walking distance to the beach.

Keke Homestay - Gang Keke 3, Off Jalan Danau Tamblingan, Phn +62.361.287282
Simple and small losmen with fan rooms and private bathroom.

Luisa Homestay - Jalan Danau Tamblingan 40, Phn +62.361.289673
Located behind the main street offers few rooms with basic amenities

Simon Homestay - Jalan Danau Tamblingan, Phn +62.361.289158
Small but well maintained and clean family losmen with nice furnished rooms.

Yulia Homestay - Jalan Danau Tamblingan 38, Sanur, Phn +62.361.288089 Family run homestay with comfortable accommodation in a bungalow style

Mid Range Accommodation in Sanur :
Baruna Beach - Jalan Sindhu, Phn +62.361.288546
Small beachfront location hotel comprises of six comfortable bungalows with air conditioned.

Hotel Segara Agung - Jalan Duyung 43
Located in a peaceful area within a few steps to the beach consisting of 20 bungalows and is with swimming pool.

Pondok Prima Hotel - Jalan Bumi Ayu 23 off Danau Tamblingan
Good accommodation and value for money. This is a small family hotel hidden away from the crowded in Sanur

Bali Wirasana Hotel - Jalan Danau Tamblingan 138
Perfect accommodation for budget travelers. The hotel offers air conditioned rooms and are fully furnished.

Swastika Bungalow- Jalan Danau Tamblingan
A Balinese style bungalow provides 80 guest rooms of both fan cooled and air conditioned.

Hotel Ari Putri - Jalan Danau Tamblingan
Cheap hotel with modern facilities including swimming pool. It offers all air conditioned rooms with television.

Laghawa Beach Inn Jalan Danau Tamblingan
Surrounded by beautiful gardens within a few steps to the beach. It offers both fan and air conditioned rooms.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

What it's ...TAJEN BALI (Cockfight Religious Ritual)

What it's ...TAJEN  ...(Religious Rituals or Gambling Activities)

In the life of society on the island of BALI, cockfight gambling are well known and quite popular with some people in some areas in Bali cockfight gambling known as Tajen,
Tajen is a tradition of cockfight gambling conducted by putting spurs, ie a small blade attached at the foot of two roosters are pitted as a weapon to kill his opponent

In the beginning "Tajen" is part of religious rituals or tabuh rah sata take place in the Balinese Hindu community. Which of these tabu rah requires a trickle of blood as a symbol / terms cleanse mankind from greed / greed of materialistic values and worldly. Tabuh rah is also significant as a blind ritual Yadnya which blood drips to the earth symbolized mankind requests to Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa to avoid distress.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

What it's ....NGABEN / PITRA YADNYA.

What it's ....NGABEN / PITRA YADNYA
( Bali Cremation Ceremony )
Ngaben is cremation of Hindus in Bali island. Indonesia .Ngaben event is ritual performed to send the bodies to next life.
To hold a ceremony Ngaben ,is necessary to determine a good day or the day right.Are setting a good day is a pastor. Families who will hold Ngaben also must provide substantial funds in order to prepare the offerings. These Terms make Ngaben can not do any Hindus.
 The village Kul Kul, hanging in the tower of the village temple, will sound a certain beat to announce the departure of the deceased. The body of the deceased will be placed at Bale Delod, as if he were sleeping, and the family will continue to treat him as if he were still alive yet sleeping. No tears are shed, for he is only gone temporarily and he will reincarnate into the family.
The Priest consults the Dewasa to determine the proper day for the ceremony. On the day of the ceremony, the body of the deceased is placed inside a coffin which is then placed inside a sarcophagus in the form of a buffalo (called Lembu) or a temple structure called Wadah made of paper and light wood. The Wadah will be carried to the village cremation site in a procession.
The climax of Ngaben is the burning of the Wadah, using fire originating from a holy source. The deceased is sent to his afterlife, to be reincarnated in the future

What it's ...PELEBON ( The Royal cremation Ceremony in Bali )

What it's....PELEBON.
Royal Cremation Ceremony in Bali Island.
One of the many cultural and customary for the royal family in BALI is PELEBON ,
namely Ngaben ceremony for the royal or noble family.

Pelebon is the ceremonial burning of bodies (ngaben/pitrayadnya) specially made for the royal family & nobles in Bali island.
In Hindu Bali belief, a cremation ceremony symbolizes the cleansing of the soul of the one who has passed away, by returning the physical remains to the original elements from which living creatures are created and thereby releasing the soul from its worldly bonds. A pelebon or ngaben is not a mournful occasion, but rather a way to soothe the soul of the departed and ensure that it is not disturbed by the sobbing of those left behind.
In Balinese tradition, the body is merely a vessel for the soul. When a person dies, it is believed that his soul, or atman, remains near the body. A person's body consists of five elements: fire, air, water, earth, and empty space. These five elements must be returned to nature, to be released so they can find the way to heaven and unite with the Creator. The cremation ceremony is a lengthy process, with many steps both before and after the cremation itself.
The cremation ceremony is  a truly entertaining spectacle, particularly for tourists, showing the power and grandeur of Bali's culture, and produced entirely by the skilled hands of the highly dedicated local community, who truly deserve to be called real artists!
What made this cremation ceremony so special was the involvement of the public.
Before the main cremation event, the "soul" was symbolically separated from the body of Naga Banda and the other earth elements.
The Naga Banda appears only for respected members of the royal family; this is one aspect that differentiates a royal pelebon from an ordinary ngaben.
Several days later was the final stage of the cremation ceremonies, nyekah, to purify the souls placed as ancestors in each of the family's holy places (merajan).
These offerings are a symbol of appreciation to God and to the local community, who participated in the entire series of pelebon ceremonies.
In Hindu belief, a soul that has been released, after spending some time in heaven, can achieve the higher level of unity with God (moksa) and will then be reincarnated (samsara) to go through another worldly life.