Nyepi is a Balinese "Day of Silence" that is commemorated every Isakawarsa (Saka new year) according to Bali's calendar (in 2011, it will be on March 5th). It is a day of silence, fasting, and meditation. The day following Nyepi is also celebrated as New year. Observed from 6 a.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning, Nyepi is a day reserved for self-reflection and as such, anything that might interfere with that purpose is restricted. The main restrictions are: no lighting fires (and lights must be kept low); no working; no entertainment or pleasure; no traveling; and for some, no talking or eating at all. The effect of these prohibitions is that Bali’s usually bustling streets and roads are empty, there is little or no noise from TVs and radios, and few signs of activity are seen even inside homes. The only people to be seen outdoors are the Pecalang, traditional security men who patrol the streets to ensure the prohibitions are being followed. Although Nyepi is primarily a Hindu holiday, non-Hindu residents of Bali observe the day of silence as well, out of respect for their fellow citizens. Even tourists are not exempt; although free to do as they wish inside their hotels, no one is allowed onto the beaches or streets, and the only airport in Bali remains closed for the entire day. The only exceptions granted are for emergency vehicles carrying those with life-threatening conditions and women about to give birth. On the day after Nyepi, known as Ngembak Geni, social activity picks up again quickly, as families and friends gather to ask forgiveness from one another, and to perform certain religious rituals together. One day before Nyepi.there is held Bhuta yadnya ritual. Aim of Bhuta yadnya ritual is vanquish of negative universe element. Negative universe element is symbolized by making Ogoh ogoh,Giant statues made of bamboos and paper. After ogoh ogoh were paraded around village, the ogoh ogoh were burnt (Wikipedia). Location: Pattimura street,singaraja,bali. Date 5 March 2011. |
Sabtu, 05 Maret 2011
Ogoh Ogoh
Minggu, 16 Januari 2011
Minggu, 09 Januari 2011
Playing
Selasa, 04 Januari 2011
Yesterday,not today
Sabtu, 18 Desember 2010
When i was there
Besides sangeh monkey forest,alas kedaton monkey forest,and wanagiri,there's other travel destination in Bali that swarmed (dikerumuni) by monkey,The uluwatu temple.Pecatu,Nusa dua,bali.
The mongkey was cuddling its children.
Capturing the visitor with monkey
Selasa, 14 Desember 2010
Sunday in Tampak siring
When i was capturing middle side of the president palace, the banana seller gone down stair,walking toward me. So,i captured both,the view and the banana seller. I did continuos shooting in capturing her. Just one shot is appeared here.
The corridor at middle side of the president palace.
Along way to corridor.
The man bathed the children in the pool of tirta empul temple
Bathe himself/herself and praying in turn.
Date : December 12th 2010.after galungan day
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Tirta empul history Tirta empul tour
Palace of president,tampak siring
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