Indonesian Independence Day

This marks Indonesia's 72nd year of independence. The day is celebrated on August 17, when red-and-white flags adorn the street sides and flag raising ceremonies take place at government offices and a major ceremony takes place in Jakarta, attended by the state head and officials. Households and communities throughout the archipelago also post flags and […]

Tejakula “Place of Light” Retreat

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

BALI,TEJAKULA RETREAT GRAEME & LEONIE ASHTANGA YOGA CHIKITSA Tejakula, ‘Place of Light’ There is a legend that a miracle once took place in Tejakula. A bright light with a yellowish glow began shining from the village and could be seen from all over Bali and beyond. Tejakula is a place where the magic of Bali […]

Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Passion and Possibilities

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

Passion and Possibilities September 10 – 16 Gaia Oasis Pantai Beach Resort Treat yourself to relaxation, inspiration, renewal and self discovery at beautiful Gaia Oasis. We have two passion possibilities to choose from or you may choose a complete immersion. You will be guided by a leadership team made up of master coaches from Australia, […]

‘Yoga Retreat in Bali’

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

Open Your Heart in the Island of Gods The mere mention of Bali evokes thoughts of a paradise. It's more than a place; it's a mood, an aspiration, a tropical state of mind. From magnificent mountains to rugged coastlines to volcanic hillsides to black sandy beaches, Bali is also known as the Island of the […]

Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Tirta Empul ‘Piodalan’ Anniversary

Manukaya village, district of Tampaksiring Gianyar

Tirta Empul is an important temple complex and holy mountain spring, located in the village of Manukaya in central Bali. The site serves as a legendary setting of a traditional tale about good versus evil. It is also a national cultural heritage site. The complex, built circa 960 AD, is also a silent witness to […]

Besakih ‘Piodalan’ Anniversary

Besakih Village, Rendang Sub-district Karangasem

Besakih Temple, known as Bali’s ‘Mother Temple’ for over 1,000 years, sits 1,000 metres high on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung. Besakih is an artistic and unique complex that comprises at least 86 temples which include the main Pura Penataran Agung (the Great Temple of State) and 18 others. Besakih is the biggest and […]

‘Tantra Alchemy for Couples’

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

Welcome to Living Unity, a new expression of Inner and Outer Adventures Pty. Ltd. Living Unity is an invitation for just that: To Live in Unity. Living Unity supports the vision of one earth and one humanity, a vision of peace, love, freedom and oneness consciousness. It facilitates a total transformation of the individual and […]

‘Tantra Alchemy for Couples’

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

Welcome to Living Unity, a new expression of Inner and Outer Adventures Pty. Ltd. Living Unity is an invitation for just that: To Live in Unity. Living Unity supports the vision of one earth and one humanity, a vision of peace, love, freedom and oneness consciousness. It facilitates a total transformation of the individual and […]

Pagerwesi

Pagerwesi is the concluding day for the ‘wealth’ series of celebrations. It signifies spiritual ‘reinforcement’. Its name, combining the words pager and wesi, suggests ‘iron fence’ in English. Anything of high importance, the soul and spirit in this sense, should be protected from negative influences. The day is the final significant highlight in this series […]

Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

‘Revitalise Your Essence’

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

Far from the chaotic tourist regions, the village of Tejakula awaits to nourish your Soul. Looking out across the ocean, the beautiful beachside resort of Gaia Oasis Pantai has a serenity of traditional Bali from yesteryear. I invite you to come and revitalise your essence on a progressive journey through the gross and subtle energies […]

Avatar-Course

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

2019 - My Most Successful Year! Learn To Pilot Your Future Effectively A realistic path to realize your personal and professional goals  The Avatar®-Course, 9 days: 3. - 11. December in Gaia-Oasis In the wonderful, harmonious surround of Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort you have time to relax and regenerate. Instead of making quick resolutions for the […]

‘BioDynamic Breath & Trauma Release’

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

Immersion in Breath, Movement & Meditation Combine your blissful holiday with self exploration & deep relaxation This Fully Experiential group process and training is designed to break through layers of body armoring, releasing mental, emotional and physical resistance down to your core. As a result you will intimately re-connect with true yourself and your longing […]

Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Galungan

Galungan, This is a major holiday lasting 10 days, during which the gods and ancestors descend to earth, and Good (Dharma) triumphs over Evil (Adharma). Galungan features sacred temple dances, and 'penjor', tall bamboo poles splendidly decorated with woven young coconut leaves, fruit and flowers, beside every house entrance. Ceremonies are held throughout the island.

‘LEARNING LOVE IN PARADISE’ AN 11 DAYS HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE IN BALI

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

The founders and directors of the Learning Love Institute, Krishnananda and Amana offer a holiday intensive in Bali once a year over New Years, called “Learning Love in Paradise”. “Learning Love in Paradise” is an opportunity to explore the Learning Love Work in a relaxed tropical setting combined with group adventures. The work focuses on […]

Kuningan

Kuningan, This takes place ten days after Galungan, bringing the holiday period to a close. On this day, a special ritual ceremony is held for Ancestral spirits.

Siwaratri

Siwaratri, The 'night of Siwa' is an auspicious time for prayer, introspection and meditation. During this period, Balinese Hindus undertake practices including: Monabrata - silence, not speaking for a period of 12 hours, Upawasa - fasting, not eating or drinking during 24 hours, Mejagra - meditation, not sleeping during 36 hours

Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

‘THE SPIRIT OF YOGA’

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

We invite you to join us on the magical island of Bali for a transformational yoga retreat and cultural adventure. We will practice heartfelt yoga and meditation, while immersed in the rich and sacred culture of this land. Bali, known as the Island of the Gods, is a tranquil and lush garden paradise. We will […]

‘LOMI-LOMI MASSAGE’

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

“Come home to yourself. Heal and Transform your life” In this 6-day Training you will learn how to give a complete Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Nui Massage session. Hands, elbows and forearms are used in dynamic, deep movements that mimic the ebb and flow of the ocean. During this weeklong retreat, in addition to the massage […]

Melasti

  Melasti, Three days before Nyepi, this event is held to cleanse the holy artifacts held in local temples, and to focus the mind on God. The ceremony is aimed to clean all of Nature and to take Amerta (the source of eternal life) from the ocean or other water sources (lake, river, etc).

Nyepi

Nyepi, This holiday is the Balinese Çaka New Year, a day of total silence throughout the island. It is a day of complete stillness, no work, no activity, no traffic, no people at all on the roads or the beach, no noise, no light, no electricity. The New Year is marked with meditation, in line […]

Bali Ocean Paradise Yoga Retreat

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

Coconut Spice Yoga is hosting a 7-day, 6-night yoga retreat in Bali in May, allowing you the opportunity to deepen your yoga practice in paradise amongst palm trees. Give yourself the luxury of escaping the busyness of day to day life and experience the healing energy of Bali and its culture on the untouched north […]

Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Yoga Coach Meditation Teacher Training Retreat

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

Be guided by Mark Breadner in a variety of meditations anchored in deep science of inner experience in this 50-hour retreat style training program. This 50 hour retreat style training program will offer you the opportunity to explore a meditation techniques based on deep inner science and to gain an understanding of methods for teaching […]

Avatar-Course

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

2019 – My Most Fulfilling Year! Transformation, Inner Mental Freedom, Joy of Life and Success Facilitation: Sabine Debes, Founder of Gaia-Oasis (May 1998)  A Realistic Path to Put Your Personal and Professional Goals into Action. RESTART IN BALI In the wonderful, harmonious surround of Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort you have time to relax and regenerate. Instead […]

Yoga for The Soul Retreats

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

RELAX, REJUVENATE, REJOICE! A Spiritual Immersion mixed with some Serious You Time   6 - 12 April 2019 Bali Indonesia “By the end of this retreat, you’ll be rejoicing in the magic that has been awakened by your immersion into wellness. After immersing yourself in deep, restorative yoga and meditation, illuminating spiritual rituals, rich encounters […]

Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Saraswati

Saraswati, This day is devoted to God's Manifestation as Dewi Saraswati, the beautiful Goddess of Knowledge, Art and Literature. On this day, books of knowledge, manuscripts and the Wedas are blessed and special offerings are made for them. In recognition of the Goddess’s gift, no writing or reading is allowed.

Pagerwesi

Pagerwesi is the concluding day for the ‘wealth’ series of celebrations. It signifies spiritual ‘reinforcement’. Its name, combining the words pager and wesi, suggests ‘iron fence’ in English. Anything of high importance, the soul and spirit in this sense, should be protected from negative influences. The day is the final significant highlight in this series […]

Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Tumpek Landep

Tumpek Landep: The Aspicious Ceremony for Sharpening Metallic Objects, Hearts and Minds. At least four times a year visitors to Bali will bear witness to cars and motorbikes cruising the streets of the island decorated with ‘sampian’ and ‘lamak’ – offerings made of young coconut leaves and fl owers. The decorations mark that the cars […]

Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Galungan

Galungan, This is a major holiday lasting 10 days, during which the gods and ancestors descend to earth, and Good (Dharma) triumphs over Evil (Adharma). Galungan features sacred temple dances, and 'penjor', tall bamboo poles splendidly decorated with woven young coconut leaves, fruit and flowers, beside every house entrance. Ceremonies are held throughout the island.

Kuningan

Kuningan, This takes place ten days after Galungan, bringing the holiday period to a close. On this day, a special ritual ceremony is held for Ancestral spirits.

Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Business with Heart

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

Business with Hearth Bali Retreat November 3rd - 8th 2019 Recreating our brave new world of business, in paradise. This retreat is for entrepreneurs who are ready to elevate their voice, impact and income. Our objective is to empower you to create and sustain yourself with what you do so you can flourish in life and in business In […]

The Art of teaching yoga

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

The Art of teaching yoga 1:1 10th-15th November 2019   5 night retreat in North Bali A therapeutic, individualistic approach into your teaching. 10th-15th November Together we will explore the theory and practice of applying and teaching the tools of yoga and Ayurveda to support the individual. Private yoga sessions can add a new dimension […]

Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Saraswati

Saraswati, This day is devoted to God's Manifestation as Dewi Saraswati, the beautiful Goddess of Knowledge, Art and Literature. On this day, books of knowledge, manuscripts and the Wedas are blessed and special offerings are made for them. In recognition of the Goddess’s gift, no writing or reading is allowed.

Pagerwesi

Pagerwesi is the concluding day for the ‘wealth’ series of celebrations. It signifies spiritual ‘reinforcement’. Its name, combining the words pager and wesi, suggests ‘iron fence’ in English. Anything of high importance, the soul and spirit in this sense, should be protected from negative influences. The day is the final significant highlight in this series […]

Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Awakening of Love

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

Discover the truth of who you are, and uncover the keys to living passionately, loving deeply, and being real. Take some time away from your daily routine to explore who you are and what you want in this life, engage more honestly with yourself and others, and live with authenticity, passion and purpose. This weekend […]

Yoga for The Soul Retreats

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

RELAX, REJUVENATE, REJOICE! A Spiritual Immersion mixed with some Serious You Time   2 - 9 May 2020 Bali Indonesia “By the end of this retreat, you’ll be rejoicing in the magic that has been awakened by your immersion into wellness. After immersing yourself in deep, restorative yoga and meditation, illuminating spiritual rituals, rich encounters […]

Bali Ocean Paradise Yoga Retreat

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

Coconut Spice Yoga is hosting a 7-day, 6-night yoga retreat in Bali in May, allowing you the opportunity to deepen your yoga practice in paradise amongst palm trees. Give yourself the luxury of escaping the busyness of day to day life and experience the healing energy of Bali and its culture on the untouched north […]

Shine Your Light

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

Shine Your Light Yoga Retreat Bali Create a powerful vision of the life you want and to nurture your inner critic so that you can connect to a voice that is connected to your true, unique gifts. Align your energetic body and also to be in a space of action so that you can manifest […]

Powerful Soul Awakening Retreat with Mother Ocean

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

Experience Deep Spiritual Transformation in Bali – the Island of Gods Imagine seven magical days of meditating to powerful sunrise and receiving Wisdom Teachings to open your heart to your True Nature. Take this precious time away from your ordinary routine to nourish and cultivate your Soul Self. For more information, please click here

Learning Love in Paradise

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

AN ELEVEN DAY HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE IN BALI “Learning Love in Paradise” is an opportunity to learn the art of loving ourselves and others in a relaxed and gorgeous tropical setting on the beautiful Island of Bali. This seminar provides structures and teachings of the Learning Love work, combined with dancing and meditations. During these days, […]

Galungan

Galungan, This is a major holiday lasting 10 days, during which the gods and ancestors descend to earth, and Good (Dharma) triumphs over Evil (Adharma). Galungan features sacred temple dances, and ‘penjor’, tall bamboo poles splendidly decorated with woven young coconut leaves, fruit and flowers, beside every house entrance. Ceremonies are held throughout the island.

Tejakula Temple ‘Piodalan’ Anniversary with Wayang Wong sacred masked performance

Maksan Temple Tejakula

In this chance, you are invited to join us to pray at the Temple 'Piodalan' Anniversary at Pura Maksan Temple including to enjoy the performance of “WAYANG WONG” sacred masked. Tejakula Wayang Wong is world heritage listed and has been recognized by UNESCO. If you wish to attend, please use Sarong and Scarf and our […]

Kuningan

Kuningan, This takes place ten days after Galungan, bringing the holiday period to a close. On this day, a special ritual ceremony is held for Ancestral spirits.

Tantric Energy Massage

Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

Leave your worries and just enjoy. You will find deep relaxation, peace of mind, a feeling of fullness and soft fluidity. For more details, please click here  

Siwaratri

  Siwaratri, The 'night of Siwa' is an auspicious time for prayer, introspection and meditation. During this period, Balinese Hindus undertake practices including: Monabrata - silence, not speaking for a period of 12 hours, Upawasa - fasting, not eating or drinking during 24 hours, Mejagra - meditation, not sleeping during 36 hours  

‘Mecaru’ Tilem Sasih Kapitu (Dark Moon)

Pura Desa (Bale Agung) Tejakula

This day is the celebration of the dark moon in the seventh month according to the Balinese calendar or sasih kapitu. Tilem Kapitu is celebrated the day after Siwaratri. We hold the sacred Mecaru ceremony (upacara) according to Balinese tradition. It's an important ceremony in Bali, aimed at balancing the nature's positive and negative energy. […]

Purnama Full Moon

Tejakula

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

‘Mecaru’ Tilem Sasih Kawulu (Dark Moon)

Pura Dalem Tejakula

This day is the celebration of the dark moon in the eight month according to the Balinese calendar or sasih kawulu. We hold the sacred Mecaru ceremony (upacara) according to Balinese tradition. It's an important ceremony in Bali, aimed at balancing the nature's positive and negative energy. The word 'caru' itself means 'harmony'; in Bali, […]

Purnama or the Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Melasti (Few days before Nyepi, the Balinese New Year)

Pura Desa (Bale Agung) Tejakula

This event is held to cleanse the holy artifacts held in local temples in Tejakula villages, and to focus the mind on God. The ceremony is aimed to clean all of Nature and to take Amerta (the source of eternal life) from the ocean or other water sources (lake, river, etc). The Tejakula people will […]

Tawur Kesanga

    Tawur Kesanga, The dark moon of the Spring Equinox, one day before Nyepi, is the climax of the exorcism ceremonies (mecaru) held at every level of society to cleanse the village before the New Year. Rituals are performed in order to vanquish the negative elements. Parades are held featuring Ogoh – Ogoh (fantastic […]

Nyepi (Balinese New Year)

Nyepi, This holiday is the Balinese Çaka New Year, a day of total silence throughout the island. It is a day of complete stillness, no work, no activity, no traffic, no people at all on the roads or the beach, no noise, no light, no electricity. The New Year is marked with meditation, in line […]

Ngembak Geni, Day after Nyepi

The silence of the Saka New Year celebration Nyepi, one of the most important celebration days, ‘breaks’ as the morning does at 06:00; the day still is a local holiday in Bali and families visit each other as it is a time for gatherings and short travels.

Tejakula Temple ‘Piodalan’ Anniversary

Ratu Gede Sambangan Temple Tejakula

In this chance, you are invited to join us to pray at the Temple 'Piodalan' Anniversary at Pura Ratu Gede Sambangan Temple. Ratu Gede Sambangan Temple is located on a hillside of Tejakula village which is quite steep but has a very beautiful panorama. The temple is well maintained. If you look down from the […]

Melasti (The first full moon after Nyepi, the Balinese New Year)

This major event is held to cleanse the holy artifacts held in local temples, to invite the faithful to purity their bodies in souls in the presence of their revered deities, and to honor the Gods.  It takes place on the first full moon after Nyepi, the Balinese New Year, which generally falls near the […]

Tilem or the dark Moon

Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

Tumpek Wayang

Tumpek Wayang is a traditional Balinese holiday and sacred festival of Hindus on the island which is celebrated every 6 months. This festival brings together puppeteers who perform purification rites (ruwatan) to purify their bodies both physically and mentally. Another reason why Tumpek Wayang is important for the locals is that it represents various transitions on […]

Purnama or the Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.  

Tilem or the dark Moon

Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

Saraswati

Saraswati, This day is devoted to God's Manifestation as Dewi Saraswati, the beautiful Goddess of Knowledge, Art and Literature. On this day, books of knowledge, manuscripts and the Wedas are blessed and special offerings are made for them. In recognition of the Goddess’s gift, no writing or reading is allowed.

Banyu Pinaruh

Banyu Pinaruh is one of the key events held during Saraswati celebrations in Bali. The event is celebrated every 210 days in accordance with the Balinese Calendar. At the core of this event is the celebration of the virtue of knowledge and the role it plays in the present day world. The name Banyu Pinaruh […]

Pagerwesi

Pagerwesi is the concluding day for the ‘wealth’ series of celebrations. It signifies spiritual ‘reinforcement’. Its name, combining the words pager and wesi, suggests ‘iron fence’ in English. Anything of high importance, the soul and spirit in this sense, should be protected from negative influences. The day is the final significant highlight in this series […]

Tumpek Landep and Purnama

Tumpek Landep is a Balinese festival that is held to celebrate divine inspiration as a way to honour the god of taksu. The name of the festival is derived from two words: tumpek and landep. Tumpek translates to ‘nearby’ in the local dialect, while the latter means ‘sharp’. This manifests itself in the festival where […]

Tilem or the Dark Moon

Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

Purnama or the Full Moon

Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Tumpek Uduh

Tumpek Uduh, also referred to as Tumpek Pengatag or Tumpek Wariga, is an event dedicated to Sanghyang Sangkara, the god of food on Bali Island. This event is held 25 days prior to Galungan, a significant festival held once after every 210 days. On this day, offerings are made to this god in order to invoke blessings […]

Tilem or the Dark Moon

Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

Galungan

Galungan, This is a major holiday lasting 10 days, during which the gods and ancestors descend to earth, and Good (Dharma) triumphs over Evil (Adharma). Galungan features sacred temple dances, and ‘penjor’, tall bamboo poles splendidly decorated with woven young coconut leaves, fruit and flowers, beside every house entrance. Ceremonies are held throughout the island.

Kuningan

Kuningan, This takes place ten days after Galungan, bringing the holiday period to a close. On this day, a special ritual ceremony is held for Ancestral spirits.

Tilem or the Dark Moon

Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

Purnama or the Full Moon

 Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound

Tilem or the Dark Moon

Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

Tumpek Krulut

Tumpek Krulut, also known as Compassion Day, is an event that is celebrated after every 210 days on the island. The event’s name says it all. As a day when locals express their gratitude for life and life’s blessings, it is easy to understand why this day is considered to be a very sacred day for the […]

Purnama or the Full Moon

 Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

Tilem or the Dark Moon

Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

Tejakula Temple ‘Piodalan’ Anniversary with Wayang Wong sacred masked performance

Ratu Gede Sambangan Temple Tejakula

PIODALAN or odalan is a temple anniversary celebrated based on the day of establishment of a temple. Before the event, people do devotional works to prepare some platform used to contain the offering in the temple. After that, penjor is erected on the entrance gates at left and right side. Meanwhile, all shrines are decorated […]

Tilem or the Dark Moon

Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

Tumpek Wayang

Tumpek Wayang is a traditional Balinese holiday and sacred festival of Hindus on the island which is celebrated every 6 months. This festival brings together puppeteers who perform purification rites (ruwatan) to purify their bodies both physically and mentally. Another reason why Tumpek Wayang is important for the locals is that it represents various transitions on […]

Purnama or the Full Moon

  Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.  

Tilem or the Dark Moon

Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

Saraswati Day

      Saraswati Day is held in honour of Saraswati who is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and learning is held every 210 days. The name Saraswati is obtained from two local Balinese words: sara and swaandthi. The two words translate to mean ‘the one who has all knowledge’ or ‘the […]

Banyu Pinaruh

  Banyu Pinaruh is one of the key events held during Saraswati celebrations in Bali. The event is celebrated every 210 days in accordance with the Balinese Calendar. At the core of this event is the celebration of the virtue of knowledge and the role it plays in the present day world. The name Banyu […]

Pagerwesi Day

Pagerwesi is a Balinese ceremony celebrated every 210 days according to the traditional Balinese calendar, just three days after the Saraswati festivities. The name of this ceremony is obtained from two local words: pager and wesi. Pager is a local word that translates to ‘fence’, while wesi means ‘iron’. The full word’s literal meaning is […]

Tejakula Temple ‘Piodalan Purnama (Full Moon) Sasih Ke-enam’ Anniversary with Wayang Wong sacred masked performance

Maksan Temple Tejakula

PIODALAN or odalan is a temple anniversary celebrated based on the day of establishment of a temple. Before the event, people do devotional works to prepare some platform used to contain the offering in the temple. After that, penjor is erected on the entrance gates at left and right side. Meanwhile, all shrines are decorated […]