The procession
of Galungan
1. Wrespathi Wage Sungsang, is called Sugimanek Jawa, the day
of the arrival of the Gods accompanied by the ancestors on earth.
On this day Pengerebon offering and puspa wewangian (fragance
flowers) are dedicated to the Gods and ancestors in the family
shrine.
2. Sukra Keliwon Sungsang, is called Sugimanek
Bali, a special day to purify ourselves. Purifying us from the
influence of worldly things. On this day it is suggested to visit
temples (matirtha yatra) for praying and learning more deeply
about the holy teachings of the bible.
3. Saniscara Umanis Sungsang, is a preparation
day for the next day. Preparing one to face the 'test' mentally
and physically in peace, patience, alertness and devotion.
4. Panyekeban/Panapean, Redite Pahing Dungulan
is a day when the Hindus started to do a meditation (yoga semadhi),
because on this day Sang Kala Tiga Wisesa came as Bhuta Galungan,
to tempt the human's mind. Starts from Redite, Soma, and Anggara
Wuku Dungulan as the coming of Bhuta Galungan, Bhuta Dungulan,
and Bhuta Amangkurat. On this day people is also start to make
cakes and keep the materials for Galungan day such as tape (a
kind of Balinese snack) to ripen.
5. Penampahan, Anggara Wage Dungulan, is a day
when temptation comes from Bhuta Amangkurat. If we were not in
alert and weak, it would succeed in tempting us. On this day Bhuta
Yadnya is held in Catuspata, caru in the houseyard, segehan offering
based on urip and direction, dedicated to Sang Bhuta Galungan.
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