Sukmawati Soekarnoputri's Religious Conversion Ritual Procession Starts Today With Ruwatan On The Beach

Sukmawati Soekarnoputri (BETWEEN DOC)

BULELENG - Diah Mutiara Sukmawati Soekarnoputri will undergo a ceremony to convert from Islam to Hinduism.

The series of ceremonies will be held in the Sukarno Center Heritage area in Bale Agung, Singaraja, Buleleng Regency, Bali,

Penglingsir Pasek Bale Agung, Jro Made Arsana who is also the person in charge of the ceremony, said that today Sukmawati will conduct a Ruwatan or Penglukatan ceremony on the beach.

"There will be a Ruwatan event on the 25th this afternoon at the beach. Tomorrow there will be a ceremonial event", said Arsana when contacted Monday, October 25.

Arsana said Sukamawati's conversion ceremony or ritual did not invite other people. This procession is only attended by family and closed.

"There is no (inviting) people. Not inviting anyone is just a family event. It's closed", he added.

In addition, Arsana said, Sukamawati's conversion had gone through a long process. Sukmawati has also been studying Hinduism for a long time.

"So the narrative from his brother or his children from his five siblings. It is seen that Sukamawati has (indeed) going to Hinduism. Moreover, she has been married to the Palace to Jawen for a long time, she has studied Hinduism", he said.

In addition, Sukamawati's move coincided with her 70th birthday. Sukmawati Soekarnoputri's religious conversion ritual procession will last for two days until October 26.

"Now is the momentum, which coincides with his 70th birthday on October 27. So, we at the Great Hall were asked for help for this ceremony. We are ready", said Arsana.