Vesak Day 2559

Wesak or Vesak (Called Waisak in Indonesia), also known as Buddha Purnima and Buddha Day, is a holiday observed traditionally by Buddhists on different days in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tibet, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and the South East Asian countries of Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Indonesia, and other places all over the world. Sometimes informally called "Buddha's Birthday", it actually commemorates the birth, enlightenment (Nirvāna), and death (Parinirvāna) of Gautama Buddha in the Theravada or southern tradition.

The exact date of Waisak is based on the Asian lunisolar calendars and is primarily celebrated in Vaisakha month of the Buddhist calendar and the Hindu calendar, and hence the name Waisak. In Theravada countries following the Buddhist calendar, it falls on a full moon Uposatha day, typically in the 5th or 6th lunar month. In China, Japan, and Korea, it is celebrated on the eighth day of the fourth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. The date varies from year to year in the Western Gregorian calendar, but usually falls in April or May. In leap years it may be celebrated in June.

On Vesākha (Waisak) Day, Buddhists all over the world commemorate events of significance to Buddhists of all traditions: The birth, enlightenment and the passing away of Gautama Buddha. As Buddhism spread from India it was assimilated into many foreign cultures, and consequently Vesākha is celebrated in many different ways all over the world. In India, Vaishakh Purnima day is also known as Buddha Jayanti day and has been traditionally accepted as Buddha's birth day.

In Indonesia have significant and traditional holy day is observed throughout Indonesia where it is known as Waisak Day. 2th of June 2015 At Borobudur, thousands of Buddhist monks will join together to repeat mantras and meditate as they circuit the temple in a ritual called "Pradaksina". This is a form of tribute to the temple. Monks celebrate the special day by bottling holy water (which symbolises humility) and transporting flames (which symbolize light and enlightenment) from location to location. The monks also took part in the "Pindapata" ritual, where they received charity from the people of Indonesia. Waisak Day in Indonesia has been celebrated as a national public holiday every year since 1983.

Meaning of Tumpek Landep

16^th Mei 2015 is a special day set aside on the Balinese calendar to give thanks to Sang Hyang Pasupati, Lord of heirlooms, for the creation of metal goods.  On that day, specific offerings are made in the home for kitchen implements, garden tools and metallic parts of machinery, vehicles and the like. Builders generally take a day off to make offerings for their work tools.

This special day for Balinese Hindu people is called "Tumpek Landep" day, devoted to Sang Hyang Pasupati, Lord of heirlooms, weapons and metal tools for proper function and magical power. The celebration is held at every house compound and temple.

With these offerings, special prayers are said to pray to God so that these material things continue to be strong and bring good fortune to their owners.  Within the family temples where heirlooms such as krisses (wavy double-bladed daggers) and other weapons are kept, offerings are made to ensure the continued magical power of these implements.

The kris is considered a standard part of traditional Balinese dress. During a wedding ceremony the groom will wear one across his back if the family has one, and you can see them on most of the male characters in Balinese dances, operas and dramas.  Offerings are also given to any kind of vehicles after being cleaned. It would be a good opportunity for travelers to Bali to witness how thousands of cars, motorbikes and other metal items are fully decorated with the offerings and ornaments made from young coconut leaves.

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Tuak Balinese Beer

'Tuak' is palm beer, a sudsy and quite mild elixir brewed from palm tree sap. 'Tuak' is produced by fermenting the sap of flower bud of any of a number of species palm. In Bali, coconut tree, called 'punyan nyuh', is most often used because of the trees are quite common. In areas where sugar palms, 'punyan jaka', palm trees, grow, their juice is used. In north and east Bali, the 'lontar' palm, called 'punyan ental', is used for 'tuak'. The problem with 'ental', however, is that the leaf-bearing branch of the tree is full of thorns. There are two kinds of 'tuak'. The first is 'tuak manis', “sweet,” (sometimes called 'nguda'or young) and 'tuak wayah', “old.” The difference between the two is in taste and alcohol content, with 'tuak wayah' being dryer and more potent. 

'Tuak manis' is fresh from the tree, and it has a fairly high sugar content because the fermentation process has not gone very long. Most connoisseurs avoid 'tuak manis' because it causes stomach problems, flatulence, and diarrhea. But it does have a following. The preferred drink is 'tuak wayah'. It has a much stronger taste than 'tuak manis', with a definite alcoholic flavor. Somewhat sour, and not unlike heavily hopped beer. Like beer, it is an acquired taste. But an awful lot of Balinese seem to have acquired it. Both varieties of 'tuak' produce bubbles constantly, because fermentation is still going on, and one of the products of fermentation is carbon dioxide. 'Tuak manis' has thicker bubbles than 'tuak wayah' and more of them. A narrow mouthed container of 'tuak' with bubble and foam as if it contain soap suds. It cannot be sealed, of course, or it would explode.  'Tuak' get stronger as day goes on. If produce in the morning, you can drink it in the evening, or even for two or three days after that. Then it turns into vinegar. Most people drink it fresh. 'Tuak' will keep for a long time in the refrigerator, but few individuals have one. No 'tuak' is prepared and bottled in large factories for sale in stores. All 'tuak' is collected and fermented by individuals or small groups of individuals who market it very locally.

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Beauty Waterfall In Bali

Have you ever visited a waterfall when on holiday to Bali? Or maybe you do not know if there is a waterfall in Bali? Indeed, not many tourists in Bali who knows if there is a waterfall. At most tourists only know Gitgit Waterfall is located not so far from Bedugul Tourism Region. The tourists not many people know the existence of other waterfalls. Though Bali has many beautiful waterfalls scattered in various corners of the island. If we counted the numbers there are dozens. Most of the falls are located in the region of North Bali (Buleleng). With the region is hilly and a lot of mountains, making Buleleng has many waterfalls. However, waterfall in Bali not only in Buleleng. There is also a waterfall in the other districts. Here are eight of the most beautiful waterfalls in Bali are worth your visit when on holiday to Bali. The seventh waterfall lying scattered in various corners of the island. Do not forget, prepare stamina when visiting various waterfalls below, because you will pass fairly challenging terrain and had to climb down the ladder.

 Niagara Tegenungan

This is a waterfall that is located closest to the city of Denpasar and the only waterfall that is located not in the highlands or mountain. Niagara Tegenungan in the village Kemenuh, District Sukawati, District Gianyar.Untuk reach Niagara Tegenungan, from the parking lot, you have to descend hundreds of steps and along the banks of the river Tukad Petanu. At the time down to the waterfall, it may not be too draining. However, when I had to go back to the parking lot, your physical endurance tested enough. Passable lah! Calculated walk while sports. You do not have to worry, when thirst or hunger after playing in Niagara Tegenungan. In the parking lot, available simple stalls selling food and soft drinks. You can eat and drink in the shop while enjoying the beauty of Niagara Tegenungan from a distance. For photography lovers, we recommend that you come to Niagara Tegenungan in the afternoon or evening, so that you can get good pictures. Because the waterfall is facing west. If you come in the morning, you will find it hard to get a good photo because of the light that enters the camera you will lose the scorching rays of the morning sun so that your photos will be over exposed. Afternoon or evening, when the sun was a bit high or leaning to the west is a great time to visit Niagara Tegenungan.

Niagara Hamlet Yellow 

Approximately 3 km south of the town of Bangli, precisely in the village of Taman Bali, there is a waterfall called Niagara Hamlet Yellow. Named Niagara Hamlet Yellow, because the location of this waterfall is located in the hamlet Kuning, Taman Desa Bali, District Bangli, Bangli. This waterfall has a height of about 20 meters above the river Tukad Melangit flowing to the south. The waterfall is truly unspoiled and not known to many people because it is hidden. To achieve this, it takes effort and struggle for access to the waterfall is very difficult. From the village Umanyar, you have to walk through the fields of population to arrive at the top of the cliff, on the banks of the River Melangit. From the cliffs, you have to walk down to reach the waterfall. Unfortunately, the way down to the waterfall is very difficult and dangerous. You have to go down the cliff by walking backwards by holding on to the roots of the trees, because the cliff standing upright 90 degrees. In addition, the road is still partly covered in grass and overgrown bushes.

Niagara Nungnung

Waterfall located in the village Nungnung Nungnung, District evening, Badung. The distance is about 45 kilometers from the city of Denpasar or about 90 minutes drive. The trip to the waterfall is very pleasant because the road is pretty good with clear signs. You will pass a lot of rice cultivation and plantation of green soothing eye. Approaching the village Nungnung, the more beautiful and green scenery. Even more cool air because Nungnung village located at an altitude of 900 meters above the surface laut.Setelah down hundreds of steep stairs and cross the small bridge, you will arrive at Niagara Nungnung. From a distance, already heard the roar of the waterfall. Initially, it seems a small waterfall in the river. Then, not far from the small waterfall, Niagara Nungnung appeared high with a fairly large water discharge. This waterfall has a height of approximately 50 meters from the ground.

 Gitgit Waterfall

This is the most famous waterfalls in Bali. Location of Twin Falls is located on the edge Gitgit Highway Denpasar - Bedugul - Singaraja and infrastructure are good enough to make the waterfall is often visited by tourists and make his name well-known to foreign countries. If you ask the people of Bali on Twin Falls Gitgit, most certainly know. Unlike the other waterfalls are not widely known to tourists. Twin Falls is located in the village of Gitgit Gitgit, District Sukasada, Buleleng. The distance is about 16 km from Bedugul Tourism Regions or 66 km from Denpasar. From Niagara Sekumpul distance of about 20 km. Unlike most waterfalls are usually located in the woods or on steep cliffs, Gitgit Twin Falls is between the villages and gardens cloves. To be able to see Gitgit Waterfall close, you have to pay the entrance fee of Rp 3.000,00 per person. Next, you have to climb down a ladder to reach the waterfall. Because Gitgit Waterfall is very famous, road and stairs in Gitgit Waterfall is well maintained, making it easier for tourists to visit.

Niagara Carat

Niagara Carat is located in the village of Tamblang, District Kubutambahan, Singaraja regency. The distance is about 85 km from Denpasar or 34 km from Kintamani. If the distance is about 25 km Singaraja. Given the name Carat because supposedly this waterfall-like caratan or jug ​​(where water like that of a clay pot). Similar from mananya, huh? I think there's no similarity with jug-like, tuh. I find Waterfalls Carat accidentally, while on his way from Kintamani towards Singaraja Kubutambahan. When entering the village Tamblang, I see the signpost to Niagara Carat to the left of the road. I was interested in stopping briefly to the waterfall which according to directions above, the distance is only 600 meteri. I could not have missed for granted, a waterfall that has been "imminent." Who knows the waterfall is more beautiful or higher than various waterfalls I've ever visited in Bali over the years. To reach the waterfall is in need of effort and energy. From the highway, you have to pass a small bridge made of woven bamboo on top of a small river streams. After that, you will pass through the path between the plantation population overgrown cloves and coffee. Getting closer to the falls, declining steep streets and winding, with steep cliffs on your left. Along the road to the waterfall, there are many water pipes that deliver clean water to people around the waterfall.
Waterfall Yeh Mempeh

If you are visiting or Kintamani Singaraja, you can drop in (rather continue the journey) to this waterfall. Waterfall Yeh Mempeh located in the village of Les, District Tejakula Buleleng regency. This waterfall is located quite far either from Denpasar or Singaraja. From Singaraja, a distance of about 38 km, from Kintamani distance of about 40 km, and from Denpasar distance of about 95 km. The location is a bit off the beaten track and far from everywhere makes Niagara Yeh Mempeh rarely visited by tourists. However, you do not be afraid to first look at long distances. Because the road to the waterfall is quite nice and smooth. So, although much remains menyenangkan.Air Falls trip Yeh Mempeh height of about 30 meters, with clear water and fresh. Panorama around the waterfall is very beautiful with cool air being surrounded green hills. Bathing under the splash Waterfall Yeh Mempeh an activity that is fun because it can relieve your tired after a long journey reach this waterfall. If you do not want to bathe or get wet, you can also just sit on the rocks around the waterfall, enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air free of pollution.
In addition to several waterfalls that I mentioned earlier there are many waterfalls Bali is no less beautiful and beautiful. each place has a different impression.

Sampian War, War with Laugh

Sampian War dance is performed by two groups of dancers, each group consists of hundreds of dancers, the female group known as permas (female servants of the deities) with white cloth and black sarong and parekan (male servant of the deities) with all white attires. Most of the dancers of Siat Sampian are the people that have been saved by the deities of the Samuan Tiga temple. 

"Ainggih, titiang nunas ring krama mangda presida mengingsir jebos seantukan ayah-ayahan jagi pacang kemargiang ( already , I beg Residents to be pleasing to shift because dances will be held ) , " Said the committee 's work from the sound through the speaker 's voice . A moment later , parekan (male servant of the deities ) , down- From the gate at the Main mandala temple . Similarly with the Permas (female servants of the deities) , their hands holding into one another. All white clothes . Strains ‘baleganjur’ also become a make that starts dancing like waves . Hundreds parekan endlessly circling the temple. The hand grip, any broken spliced back grip again . Sometimes they Running, sometimes they stop running and just walking. 

After running parekan and permas will pray in three tamples. Ratu Agung Sakti genah Ida Bhhatara Ganapati Temple, Pelinggih Lingga Ratu Agung Panji Temple and Pengaruman Agung Temple When they finished to pray, the war will started. A part of parekan will take weapon from thach called sampian. Without command , they began to attack each other . There are hitting the head , legs , arms , and back. This war is filled with laughter . The joyful parekan sampian while swinging the body to his opponents. Sampian war not only serves as a sacred dance that is already contained in the ejection . But there are other things that affect the spirit of togetherness of the people around Samuan Tiga Temple. In everyday life , whether outside activities or in temples , surely there is a conflict with one another. 

Sampian War used as a medium for reconciliation between manners people in temple . " When there is a problem, do not expand enough to stay here . They exchange punches sampian each other with happy face . All problems sorted out later , relations remain harmonious , " said Gusti Mangku Ageng . He explained that the deeper the particulars Sampian War . According to him , every battle there must be winners and losers . However , in the context of Sampian War , winning or losing is not a measure . The point is after the fight then they are winning and losing embrace each other to achieve a noble purpose , and keep harmony 

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The Legend of Leak Bali

'Leak' was a human who is practicing black magic and have cannibalistic behavior. It is said that Leak is flying around try to find a pregnant woman in order to suck her baby's blood or a newborn child, to complete her magical skill. There are three legendary Leak, two females and one male. Leak with the great magic skill can transform into 'Rangda', queen of black magic. Leak is said haunt the graveyards, feed on corpses, have power to change themselves into animals, she even take the form of a monkey with golden teeth or a massive rat, a ball of fire and even a bald-headed giant. It is said that she have an unusually long tongue and large fangs.

In daylight she appear as an ordinary human, but at night her head and entrails break loose from their body and flying around. Her powerful enemy is 'Barong', a character in the mythology of Bali. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good. 'Barong' and 'Rangda' exist in the natural order of the cosmos and represent as Good and Evil. Both 'Barong' and 'Rangda' are cemented in Balinese legend.

The legend of 'Leak' in Bali refers to a horrible black magic inspired drama with the key figure of 'Calon Arang'. There was a widow called 'Calon Arang' at the village of 'Girah' having a beautiful daughter. Her daughter name is 'Ratna Manggali', who has reached her adultery, but no one among youths from the village and surrounding had the courage to approach the virgin. This is because her mother is known to have black magic knowledge, and practiced it maliciously, and with her bad attitude causing many people were dead even hatred was increasing among the people, yet this is used as a temptation to her thirsty black magic need. Her bad reputation at last reached the palace, and some soldiers took initiative and asked permission to the king to punish the widow. The soldiers headed to the village of 'Girah' and found her sleeping. One solder drag her by her hairs, but unfortunately she awaken and once she was startled she glared with her 2 wild eyes emanating fire shooting and burnt the soldier, the other took a hundred steps of flee but again her blitz eye fires burnt them except one solder survived the malicious black magic fur. This soldier then reported his horrible experience to the king, and made the king totally upset and run out of reason to overcome the problem. 'Calon Arang' know that the palace involved in this scandalous act of murder trial, and she become uncontrollably angry and spread her magic malicious power causing great epidemic.

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