Prohibition When Nyepi In Bali And Pantangan-pantangan

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YOGYAKARTA Hindus in Indonesia will celebrate Nyepi Day Saka New Year 1945 on Wednesday, March 23, 2023. One of the places in the country that is synonymous with Nyepi celebration is Bali. Nyepi celebration in Bali is considered the best moment to see the other side of the Island of the Gods which is never deserted.

When Nyepi, local residents and migrants who are in Bali are asked to keep the atmosphere conducive. This is to ensure the sincerity of the implementation of Nyepi Day. So, what are the prohibitions when Nyepi is in Bali?

Local residents and tourists in Bali are not allowed to leave their homes during the Nyepi Day.

Balinese traditional security officers alias Pecalang will monitor the rules during the implementation of Nyepi Day in Bali.

Termination of activities entering the public sector area that stops the operational activities during the implementation of Nyepi Day for 24 hours, from 6.00 WITA to 6.00 WITA the following day.

Thus, all activities at airports, ports, terminals, banks (including ATMs) will be completely paralyzed during Nyepi. Meanwhile, vital objects continue to run, such as hospitals, police stations and so on.

Not only that, but the use of electronics such as lights is also limited, especially for people who do not celebrate Nyepi while living in Bali.

Tourism objects were also closed during Nyepi celebrations. In fact, the government will turn off cellular data and IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) as in previous years.

There are four things Hindus do not do during Nyepi Day. These four taboos are called Catur Brata Penyepian.

Catur Brata Penyepian Catur Brata Penyepian is 4 taboos that must be carried out and obeyed by Hindus.

Summarized from various sources, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, here are four taboos that Hindus must carry out during Nyepi:

Amati Geni is a taboo to light fires, lights, and other electronic objects. For 24 hours, there were no activities related to electricity or fire, including the internet. Amati Geni's pantan was carried out as a symbolic form of fighting the earth's lust.

Amati Karya is to stop the work or physical activity to reflect on the life that has been lived.

When Nyepi, Hindus are invited to reflect and introspect for any unfavorable actions that have been taken.

Amati Lelungan is a taboo to travel. This pantangan is run by staying at home and praying with family.

The purpose of Amati Lelungan, is for Hindu Khusyuk to worship for one full day.

Amati Auction is a taboo to have fun during Nyepi Day. Hindus are encouraged to pause all forms of pleasure and focus on worship.

These four taboos must be carried out by Hindus during Nyepi. This is intended so that people can introspect about how far the spiritual approach has been achieved.

This is information about the prohibition when Nyepi is in Bali along with his taboos. Read on VOI.ID to get other interesting news.