In Reply to: Elections!!! posted by Karen on Wednesday, 7. April 1999 at 20:57 Bali Time:
Hi Karen, 15 May 1999 - Tumpak Wariga (Tumpek Uduh)
Day devoted to Sanghyang Sanghara, Lord of all food - plants when blessing ceremony is given to them for good
crops and products, held at every plantation and farm throughout the Island.
17 May 1999 - Coma Paing Warigadean
Presenting offerings for Sang Hyang Widhi/Batara Brahma at the Merajan/Sanggah Kemulan, Paibon
25 May 1999 - Anggara Kasih Julungwangi
Praying for well-being to Sang Hyang Widhi at the Sanggar Agung/Pemerajaan presenting: canang offering, water
and incense.
03 Jun 1999 - Sugian Jawa
A day of cleansing and praying, while presenting canang offering, water and incense at the Pemerajan/Paibon,
Panti, and Kahyangan.
04 Jun 1999 - Sugian Bali
The second day of cleansing and praying for the purity of mind and self-control.
06 Jun 1999 - Hari Penyekeban
A day of self-control, self-restraint, and introspection, because this is the day that the evil power of Sang Kala
Tiga/Buta Galungan.
07 Jun 1999 - Hari Penyajaan
Preparing for Galungan, with emphasis still on self-control and restraint to keep cleanliness of thoughts, words,
and actions.
08 Jun 1999 - Hari Penampahan
Presenting offering to keep the evil spirit away, as well as slaughtering animals for the Galungan feast and raising
the Penjor with its decorations in front of every house.
09 Jun 1999 - Galungan
Holiday celebrated as the commemoration of thevictory of virtue (dharma) upon (adharma) according to Balinese
History when the entire island is brightened with festivities while the tall - beautifully - decorated - bamboo poles
called "PENJOR" symbolizing prosperity adorn the both - sides of the village - roads.
10 Jun 1999 - Hari Umanis Galungan
Praying to close the Galungan celebration. Also a good time to visit friends and relatives who are celebrating
Galungan.
12 Jun 1999 - Hari Pemaridan Guru
Praying and presenting offerings to ask for blessings to have the will power of goodness for the community.
14 Jun 1999 - Hari Pemacekan Agung
Praying for Sang Hyang Widhi, presenting canang. In the afternoon, offerings are also presented to the evil power
of Sang Kala Tiga/Panca Maha Buta.
18 Jun 1999 - Hari Penampahan Kuningan
Slaughtering animals for Kuningan
19 Jun 1999 - Hari Raya Kuningan
The last day of Galungan celebrations, when special offerings made of yellow - rice and specific dishes are offered
to the ancestral holy spirits and Deities while family - compound and temples are splendid with ornaments made
of young - coconut's leaves and flowers.