YOGYAKARTA - Nyepi Day will soon arrive which Hindus throughout Indonesia have been waiting for, which will coincide on March 11, 2024. Later this celebration will be decorated with various series of Nyepi Day processions that will be carried out by Hindus. So what are the series of ESSENTIAL holidays in 2024?
Generally, Nyepi Day is the holy day of Hindus who commemorate the Saka New Year. Launching from several sources, it is very different from the celebration of the BC New Year which is full of boisterous crowds and celebrations, Saka's new year is commemorated with silence.
As long as Nyepi is carried out, there are various kinds of prohibitions that Hindus must obey. Not only that, there are also a number of traditional ceremonies held by Hindus in welcoming the presence of Nyepi Day.
So what are the series of Nyepi Day processions for Hindus like? The reason is, as a holy holiday for Hindus, so that they can recognize one of Indonesia's distinctive cultures, one of which has a complete summary of information for you. Come on, see what the explanation looks like!
When Nyepi Day takes place, there are various processions that must be carried out by Hindus. This can be done before or after the break. Launching from the website of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia and the Ministry of Religion, he has a number of Nyepi Day processions in Indonesia.
1. Melasti Ceremony
Ethymologically, Melasti comes from the word'mala' which when interpreted is dirty, then 'Asti' which is interpreted as removing all forms of dirt to achieve adultery.
Usually, Melasti is done before Nyepi Day arrives, the event lasts about two or three days earlier. This process is one that is still maintained and preserved in Bali. The purpose of Melasti is to purify yourself before carrying out Nyepi.
2. Tawur Kasanga
The next procession is Tawur Kasanga. This procession is usually carried out the day before Nyepi celebration. This procession is usually referred to as Mecaru. Through this process, Hindus can see the Ogoh-ogoh parade.
According to KBBI, Ogoh-ogoh is defined as a statue made from bamboo, a paper that usually has a giant shape that is paraded around the village on certain days. Usually ogoh-ogoh is paraded the day before Nyepi celebration arrives.
3. Catur Brata Penyepiana
When Nyepi Raya arrives, Hindus usually also carry out Catur Catur Brata Penyepianari. There are four prohibitions contained in this procession, namely Amati Geni, Amati Lelaungan, Amati Karya, and Amati Lelungan.
Amati Geni can be interpreted as a prohibition against lighting fires. Then Amati Lelaungan is a ban on having fun. Then, Amati Karya is in the form of a prohibition on activities and work. Finally, Amati Lelungan is defined as a prohibition on traveling.
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4. Shoot Geni
The Geni Shooting Ritual takes place after the D day of the Nyepi Day celebration. Usually the Ngembank Geni ritual is carried out by Hindus to visit each other's homes, relatives, and neighbors. This procession is usually used as a cover for the Nyepi procession and this procession is a symbol to start a new leaf.
Talking about Nyepi Day, read too: "When Nyepi, PLN Predicts Electricity Supply In Bali Will Decrease" for information from the Balinese people.
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