Tawur Agung Prambanan 2026, Ministry of Religion encourages Hindus to protect nature and strengthen brotherhood

Director General of Bimas Hindu Kemenag, I Nengah Duija invites Hindus to make Tawur Agung Prambanan 2026 as a momentum to strengthen concern for nature. (IST)

YOGYAKARTA - The Ministry of Religion invites Hindus to make the 2026 Prambanan Agung Tawur as a momentum to strengthen concern for nature and strengthen brotherhood in the midst of increasingly visible social and environmental pressures.

The message was conveyed by the Director General of Bimas Hindu Kemenag, I Nengah Duija, during the peak of the Tawur Agung implementation in the series of Holy Day of Nyepi Saka 1948 at the Prambanan Temple courtyard, Yogyakarta, Wednesday (18/3/2026). Around 20 thousand Hindus attended from various regions.

In front of thousands of people, Duija emphasized that Tawur Agung contains messages that go far beyond religious ceremonies. According to him, this ritual teaches spiritual ecology, social solidarity, and personal integrity in the midst of environmental crises and social problems that continue to emerge.

"Tawur Agung teaches spiritual ecology, social solidarity, and personal integrity. This is a strategy for civilization in the face of environmental and social crises in the modern era," said Duija as quoted from the official website of the Ministry of Religion.

He emphasized that Tawur Agung has a philosophical meaning as an effort to maintain the balance of human, natural, and God relationships. The ritual is also interpreted as human moral responsibility to nature after utilizing resources throughout the year.

"Tawur Agung is a yajña ceremony that is not just a ritual, but a tangible form of purifying the universe and an effort to harmonize human relations with nature, one another, and Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa," he said.

Duija also assessed that Prambanan has a strong spiritual and historical weight for Hindus in Indonesia. Therefore, the implementation of Tawur Agung in the area is considered to have an important meaning.

"Prambanan is not just a historical site, but a sacred space that connects humans with the universe, a symbol of spiritual and cultural unity of the nation," he said.

Tawur Agung is part of the series of Holy Nyepi Day which culminates in Catur Brata Penyepian. This event was also attended by the Central PHDI, representatives of local governments, Hindu figures, and elements of the Ministry of Religion from Central Java and DIY.