The Penjor
Ornaments
Penjor is the symbol of Mount Agung and also the symbol of the
presence of the God. It is made from a long bamboo pole with its
curved end, and decorated with rice paddies, corn on the cob,
coconut, cakes, a piece of white or yellow cloth, etc. This is
assigned to remind the human that everything we enjoy in this
world is from the God.
Penjor is usually made on Penampahan Galungan (a day before the
Galungan Day). It is the symbol of Mount Agung, and also as gratitude
for the agricultural products. Mount Agung is the symbol of holiness
as a connection to Mount Semeru, Mount Himalaya, or Mahameru,
which is believed as the place where Bhatara Putra Jaya stays.
We can be happy and celebrate for everything that we enjoy. But,
the celebration must be based on dharma (good virtue) and holy
bible. Happiness must always be kept to the limits of ethics.
In this day, Balinese held many arts and performance such as literature
night, or sport activities, dramas, etc.
We must leave the old ways, which is not based on 'susila' teachings
(rules of good conduct). And the realization of those activities
must be based on desa (place), 'kala' (time), and 'patra' (situation).
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