The Story
of Galungan
Once upon a time, there was a powerful King called Mayadenawa.
Mayadenawa was a descendant of daitya (powerful giant), the son
of Dewi Danu. Because of his power he can transformed himself
into many kinds of creatures and forms.
This King ruled the area of Makasar, Sumbawa, Bugis, Lombok, and
Blambangan. Because of his great power, Mayadenawa became snobbish
and cruel. In this period, a priest with divine power, called
Mpu Kulputih was renowned. Mayadenawa did not allow the Balinese
to worship the God, and he destroyed all the temples.
The people of Bali devastated with Mayadenawa, the plants were
destroyed, plaque was everywhere. The people did not dare to fight
back or argue the order of Mayadenawa because of his magical power.
Mpu Kulputih was sad to see the condition. He was then meditated
at Pura Besakih to ask for the God's guidance to handle the chaos
in Bali caused by the King's behavior. He got guidance from the
God Mahadewa to go to Jambu Dwipa (India) and asked for assistance.
It is not clear about who was finally sent to India, and how was
it until a platoon of troops from heaven came to attack Mayadenawa.
It was said that the God Indra led the troops from heaven, with
complete weapons to Bali. In that attack Citrasena and Citragada
led the platoon in the right wing.
Sang Jayantaka led the left wing, whereas Gandarwa led the main
platoon. Bhagawan Narada was sent to investigate Mayadenawa's
palace. Mayadenawa has known beforehand to the attack from the
troop of Bhatara Indra, for he had many spies.
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