Bali and pandan war
tradition
Bali is one of the provinces in Indonesia and also the name of the largest islands which the part of this province. In addition consists of the Bali island, Bali province consists of some smaller islands in the vicinity, such as Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan and Serangan. Bali is located between Java and Lombok Island. Denpasar city is the capital of Bali, which located in the south of the island. The majority of Balinese are Hindu. In the world Bali famous as a tourist destination with the unique variety of art-culture. Bali is also known as Island of the Gods and One Thousand Temple Island.
One of the interesting traditions in Bali is “Perang Pandan” or in English we can call Pandan War. The war is not always due to hostilities. Just as is done in the traditional village Tenganan, Penggringsingan, Karangasem, Bali war actually done as a form of homage to the God Indra or the God of War. Ancient tradition that has existed since the era ancestor Balinese society, held annually in June. Even the performances are able to attract residents and tourists both local and foreign tourists.
Before conducting the Pandan War, previous participants must be preceded with the ritual of praying together. After praying, the participants began together in the arena of war. By grasping the thorny pandan leaves and a shield made of rattan, alternately one on one even begin to fight by putting the pandan leaves to the opponent’s body and then pulled to cause injury and even bleed.
After the Pandan War ended, the participants who were injured will be given traditional medicine consisting of vinegar, turmeric and some other herb. Although earlier this tradition should only be done by the followers of the God Indera, but now this tradition can be followed by anyone as long as it meets the requirements of tradition, such as the compulsory wearing Balinese traditional clothes.
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Nangluk Merana Ceremony
Upacara Nangluk Merana
One of the obstacles faced reply when planting rice farmers is the existence of such pests and rats. To overcome these problems are hereditary traditions of Hindu’s in Bali at the time of Tilem Kanem usually villages in South Bali held a ceremony nangluk merana as did the Desa Adat Kuta, Badung. Nangluk merana ceremony is aimed at a ceremony to plead for help Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa to the rice crop is planted protected from pests and blessed with fertility and the expected results. The nangluk merana ceremony is generally performed by subak manners throughout Bali. The ceremony is held in mock status as subak temple, situated on the beach like at Klotok Watu temple, Erjeruk temple, Uluwatu temple, Petitenget temple, Rambut Siwi temple, Tanah Lot temple, etc. In Kuta, the nangluk merana ceremony, all pelawatan barong in each banjar and temples in the Desa Adat Kuta tedun for ritually. Usually, when it was implemented penyambeleh before pelawatan. The procession often followed by the number of people who trance. However, should nangluk merana ceremony meant as the ceremony proper balancing of this nature must be followed up with the behavior of real self to preserve the environment.
Salah satu hambatan yg dialami petani saat menanam padi adalah adanya hama penganggu seperti wereng dan tikus. Untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut secara tradisi turun-temurun umat Hindu di Bali pada saat Tilem Kanem biasanya desa-desa di Bali Selatan menggelar upacara nangluk merana seperti yg dilakukan oleh Desa Adat Kuta, Badung. Upacara nangluk merana adalah upacara yg bertujuan untuk memohon bantuan kepada Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa agar tanaman padi yg ditanam terlindung dari serangan hama dan diberkahi kesuburan serta memperoleh hasil sesuai yang diharapkan. Upacara nangluk merana umumnya dilaksanakan krama subak di seluruh Bali. Upacara ini dilaksanakan di pura-pura yang berstatus sebagai pura subak dan terletak di tepi pantai seperti di Puta Watu Klotok, Pura Erjeruk, Pura Petitenget, Pura Rambut Siwi, Pura Tanah Lot, dll. Di Kuta, saat upacara nangluk merana, seluruh pelawatan barong yang ada di tiap-tiap banjar dan pura di Desa Adat Kuta diupacarai. Biasanya, saat itu dilaksanakan penyambeleh di hadapan pelawatan. Prosesi ini kerap diikuti dgn banyaknya orang yang kerawuhan. Namun, upacara nangluk merana semestinya dimaknai sebagai upacara menjaga keseimbangan alam hal ini perlu ditindaklanjuti dgn tingkah laku diri secara nyata untuk menjaga lingkungan.
Taman Ayun temple is located in Mengwi, Badung regency. It’s about 30 km from Denpasar. The establishment of Pura Taman Ayun is related to the development of Mengwi kingdom in 17th century. A manuscript describing the birth of Mengwi kingdom called " Babad Mengwi " gives a description that the founder of the kingdom I Gusti Ngurah Putu after succeeded in extending his emporium he built Ulun Danu temple on the bank of lake Beratan, than moved his palace from Balahayu to Mengwi and built Taman Ayun temple. The date of construction is expressed on a carved door with chronogram reads " Sad Bhuta Yaksa Dewa " means 1634 AD. As the common layout of temple in Bali, the area of 250 x 100 square meters is divided into 4 courtyards. On west side is the natural pool by constructing dam across the small river on the southern end of the temple area. The temple has been renovated in 1949 on the gates, split gates, walls and meeting hall, and pavilion called " Bale Bengong" In 1972 all black fiber roofs were renewed, the last in 1976 was built the pavilion tower called " Bale Kulkul " and the roof of meeting hall was changed. Total number of shrines and pavilions in the complex are 50 units. This shrines are not all dedicated to god or holy spirits but some are as ritual facilities, public hall, and decorations.
