NYEPI
Nyepi is a Balinese "Day of Silence" that is
commemorated every Isaawarsa (Saka new year) according to the Balinese
calendar (in 2012, it fell on March 23rd). It is a Hindu celebration mainly celebrated in Bali, Indonesia. Nyepi,
a Government holiday in Indonesia, is a day of silence, fasting and meditation
for the Balinese. The day following Nyepi is also celebrated as New year.[1][2]
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.
Rituals
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First, The Melasti Ritual is performed 3-4 days beforehand. It is
dedicated to Sanghyang Widhi Wasa. The ritual is performed in Pura (Balinese temple) near the sea (Pura Segara) and meant to purify
Arca, Pratima, and Pralingga (sacred objects) belonging to several temples,
also to acquire sacred water from the sea.
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Second, The Bhuta Yajna Ritual is performed in order to vanquish the negative
elements and create a balance with God, Mankind, and Nature. The ritual is also
meant to appease Batara Kala by Pecaruan offering. Devout Hindu Balinese villages usually
make ogoh-ogoh, demonic statues
made of bamboo and paper symbolizing negative elements or malevolent spirits.
After the ogoh-ogoh have been paraded around the village, the Ngrupuk ritual
takes place, which involves burning the ogoh-ogoh.
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Third, the Nyepi Rituals are performed as follows:
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Amati Geni: No fire or
light, including no electricity
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Amati Karya: No working
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Amati Lelunganan: No
travelling
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Amati Lelanguan: Fasting
and no revelry/self-entertainment
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Fourth, the Yoga/Brata Ritual starts at 6:00 a.m. and continues to 6:00 p.m.
the next day.
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Fifth, the Ngembak Agni/Labuh Brata Ritual is performed for all Hindus to forgive each
other and to welcome the new days to come.
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Sixth and finally, The Dharma Shanti Rituals is performed as the Nyepi Day or "Day of
Silence."
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Balinese
Year |
CE
Year |
Date
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1931
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2009
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26 March
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1932
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2010
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16 March
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1933
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2011
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5 March
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1934
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2012
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23 March
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1935
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2013
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12 March
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References
1.
^ Hogue, Thomas (2006-03-24). "In
Bali, a holiday for the ears". The New York Times (New York: NYTC). ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
2.
^ Onishi, Norimitsu (2011-03-06). "Silence
Befalls Bali, but Only for a Day". The New York Times (New York: NYTC). ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
External links
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Juniartha, I Wayan (2008-03-06). "Nyepi, in search of the silence within". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
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